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Florida First Amendment Foundation leader believes defamation bill will affect everyone

Por: WPTV Politics March 19, 2023

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Florida lawmakers are debating House Bill 991, which would lower the bar on what is considered defamation and as well as lower the bar on who is considered a public figure under defamation law. Gov. Ron DeSantis and his allies say the bill will rein in media excesses. It is just no mainstream media that would be affected, social media posts and blog entries could be the subject of lawsuits.Bobbly Block, the executive... + full article



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