· 3/25/1981
Leonard Jenoff v. The Hearst Corporation
Citations
- 644 F.2d 1004
- 7 Media L. Rep. (BNA) 1081
- 1981 U.S. App. LEXIS 18881
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- stating that it is not clear whether one’s lack of intent to influence the public is determinative of the issue or merely a significant factor in said determination
- police informant was not a public official, even disregarding his lack of formal governmental affiliation, because he played a \very minor role\ in governmental activities
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Judges: Bryan, Hall, Phillips
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