Boston Globe | Media Nation
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has upheld the 2005 ruling that the Boston Herald libeled a judge by saying he was soft on criminals and insensitive to victims. The court says: "The press ... is not free to publish false information about anyone (even a judge whose sentencing decisions have incurred the wrath of the local district attorney), intending that it will cause a public furor, while knowing, or in reckless disregard of, its falsity." ||
Dan Kennedy comments on the ruling.
