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3 Recent Free Speech Wins in Court: Free Tweets, Owning Words, and Offensive Trademarks

Via The Daily Bell

From politically correct lies to government enforced silencing, and even insane public opinion, free speech is under attack.

But sometimes, there is some good news coming out of the courts. Taking a case to the American court system is a bit like flipping a coin. Still, it is encouraging to see pro-free-speech rulings being handed down.

The Right to Free Tweets

"Miss Germany" Mistress Sues Married Hedge-Funder: "Promised An Ostrich Farm, Gave Me An STD"

"Miss Germany" Mistress Sues Married Hedge-Funder: "Promised An Ostrich Farm, Gave Me An STD"

A 31-year-old former beauty queen is suing her married ex-beau, claiming the hedge fund manager gave her an STD and renegged on promises to leave his wife and buy his much-younger mistress a Ugandan ostrich farm.

It’s hardly a surprise that a messy high-profile divorce with this many lewd details has garnered extensive coverage from the world’s tabloids, including the New York Post and the Daily Mail.

ESPN President Quits Due To "Substance Addiction"

ESPN President Quits Due To "Substance Addiction"

Amid plummeting ratings, mass job cuts, and constant #resistance, ESPN President John Skipper has finally called it quits from running the so-called sports channel.

Here is Skipper’s statement:

Today I have resigned from my duties as President of ESPN. I have had a wonderful career at the Walt Disney Company and am grateful for the many opportunities and friendships. I owe a debt to many, but most profoundly Michael Lynton, George Bodenheimer and Bob Iger.

 

NFL Network Exec Deletes Twitter Account After Graphic Conversations With Porn Stars Emerge

NFL Network Exec Deletes Twitter Account After Graphic Conversations With Porn Stars Emerge

Earlier this week, the NFL Network and ESPN were rocked with a Harvey Weinstein-esque sexual misconduct allegation involving Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk and former Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb, and 3 other stars (See: NFL Network, ESPN Suspend Faulk, McNabb And 3 Other Stars After Sexual Harassment Lawsuit).

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