The idea of bringing a defamation suit when you are a public person is nil and none and almost never is successful.
Chris Smith: “The idea of bringing a defamation suit when you are a public person is nil and none and almost never is successful.”
On the recordMay 15, 2019
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Commenting on the challenges public figures face regarding press criticism.
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