Wednesday, October 31, 2012

The Mud Is Flung Despite State Laws Barring Political Lies; Does First Amendment Offer Protection?


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The Mud Is Flung Despite State Laws Barring Political Lies; Does First Amendment Offer Protection?



In Ohio, making a false or misleading statement in a political campaign is a misdemeanor that could bring a sentence of up to six months in jail. The Cleveland Plain Dealer checked to see how many alleged violations led to prosecutions in the last deca…



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