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· 8/6/1982

Wynberg v. National Enquirer, Inc.

Citations

  • 564 F. Supp. 924
  • 8 Media L. Rep. (BNA) 2398
  • 1982 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 9989

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • “Criminal convictions with attendant publicity may make an individual libel proof”
  • plaintiff had two convictions for contributing to delinquency of minors involving sex and drugs, and convictions for bribery, grand theft, and offering money and the services of a prostitute to police, as well as civil judgments for child support, breach of contract, conversion, and fraud
  • at least seventeen newspapers reported plaintiffs criminal convictions
  • at least seventeen newspapers reported plaintiff's criminal convictions
  • conviction must be accompanied by publicity
  • conviction must be accompanied by publicity

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Judges: Stephens

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