Posted on September 27, 2003 by John Hinderaker

Speaking of Libel Per Se

This AFP photo news item made me laugh; it is reproduced in its entirety:
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“Pop tart Kylie Minogue has gone to the police with a sheaf of threatening letters sent to her record company and London home.”
I think they meant to say “pop star.” Is inadvertent truth a defense?

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