University Professor’s Defamation Lawsuit Against Student-Run Publication Dismissed, Raises Questions of Press Freedom and Academic Freedom
SOUTH BEND, Ind. – A defamation lawsuit filed by a University of Notre Dame professor against a student-run publication has been dismissed by a judge. The lawsuit stemmed from the news coverage of the professor’s advocacy for abortion rights. St. Joseph County Superior Court Senior Judge Steven David ruled that the professor’s claims of false and defamatory coverage by The Irish Rover were unfounded. The judge’s decision raises questions about press freedom and academic freedom at the prestigious Catholic university. The lawsuit centered around the newspaper’s use of quotes and interpretation of a sign on … Read more