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Originally posted by Nite_wing
Gloria Allred is hilarious. A lawyer who says someone should be prosecuted for free speech. Laughable. A lawyer whose duty it is to uphold the Constitution is against the First Amendment? I think the California Bar Association should have a look. Then on the other hand, it is California. I would hope they at least make her get a new hairdo. She always gives me a few chuckles.
Originally posted by Wrabbit2000
reply to post by sad_eyed_lady
My bad for not putting in more material for context. (holds paw out for a slap) err.. oops.
Let me add this to try and make that up a hare.
(emphasis mine) Source
Criminal Libel
Unlike most states, Florida still recognizes criminal libel. Chapter 836 of the Florida Statutes does not define the elements of criminal libel, but it does specifically prohibit false statements that harm a bank or other financial institution's reputation or accuse a female of being unchaste. To the extent that the statute remains valid, criminal libel is a first-degree misdemeanor. However, a Florida appeals court found Fla. Stat. § 836.11 -- which deals with anonymous defamation of individuals or religious groups -- to be unconstitutional. State v. Shank, 795 So.2d 1067 (Fla.Ct.App., 4th Dist. 2001).
This amounts to a blue law, as they're called. A law that is there from a stupid move somewhere along the line or a law so old, it belongs to another time altogether. The elements would be amusing to see a courtroom attempt at proving. Interesting things may come into play as valid evidence to be submitted.
Originally posted by Nite_wing
Gloria Allred is hilarious. A lawyer who says someone should be prosecuted for free speech. Laughable. A lawyer whose duty it is to uphold the Constitution is against the First Amendment? I think the California Bar Association should have a look. Then on the other hand, it is California. I would hope they at least make her get a new hairdo. She always gives me a few chuckles.
Originally posted by syrinx high priest
defamation, slander and libel are real
rush crossed a line
he should have to face any consequence the law provides
Originally posted by syrinx high priest
defamation, slander and libel are real
rush crossed a line
he should have to face any consequence the law provides
Originally posted by syrinx high priest
defamation, slander and libel are real
rush crossed a line
he should have to face any consequence the law provides
Originally posted by relocator
Here's the Florida Statue:
836.04 Defamation.—Whoever speaks of and concerning any woman, married or unmarried, falsely and maliciously imputing to her a want of chastity, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
History.—s. 1, ch. 3460, 1883; RS 2419; GS 3260; RGS 5091; CGL 7193; s. 990, ch. 71-136.
It's a Florida law that's been on the books since 1883....
How many other Florida statues from the 1880's are still being actively enforced?
Originally posted by satoriku
Originally posted by syrinx high priest
defamation, slander and libel are real
rush crossed a line
he should have to face any consequence the law provides
Really? Why is that genius? Because he is Rush and he is easy to hate by a certain large group of people that you just so happen to be a part of? Your mock/hypocritical nobility is disgusting and blatant, much like asking the taxpayers to foot one's potential $3000. contraception bill. The only thing Rush is guilty of is sarcasm.
Originally posted by Wrabbit2000
Prosecution for SPEECH?! Actually charge him in a criminal court, for words he said that did not incite or cause violent action?