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Free Speech Court Cases

Bilodeau v. Daly-LaBelle

SLAPP SUIT. (2006)

Defense representation of a South Kingstown resident sued for defamation by a political candidate for distributing a political flyer critical of the candidate. Shortly after a counter-claim was filed under the state’s SLAPP suit law, the plaintiff agreed to drop the suit. Cooperating Attorney: Karen Davidson

Documents

Answer and Counterclaim on behalf of Jonathan Daly-LaBelle

News Releases:

November 27, 2006 -- ACLU Defends South Kingstown Resident Against Political Slapp Suit

December 5, 2006 -- In Victory for Free Speech, Slapp Suit is Dismissed


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