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Who authored the US Supreme Court's majority opinion in Hustler Magazine v Falwell?
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Hustler Magazine, Inc. v. Falwell, 485 US 46 (1988)
Larry Flynt, publisher of Hustler Magazine, won the US Supreme Court case.
The jury in US District Court made an error in awarding Falwell damages for intentional infliction of emotional distress after finding Flynt and Hustler not guilty of libel. The Supreme Court held that a public figure can't collect monetary damages on the basis intentional infliction of emotional distress alone. The concept of "actual malice," established in New York Times v. Sullivan, 376 US 254 (1964), is inapplicable to opinion or parody.
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Justice William Rehnquist authored the majority opinion in Hustler Magazine v. Falwell, a landmark 1988 case. The Court ruled in favor of Hustler Magazine, holding that the First Amendment protected the publication's parody of the reverend Jerry Falwell.
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Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist wrote the unanimous (8-0*) opinion of the Court, and was joined by Justices Brennan, Marshall, Blackmun, Stevens, O'Connor and Scalia. Justice Byron White wrote a separate concurring opinion.
Justice Anthony Kennedy took no part in the case.
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What did the court rule in Hustler Magazine v Falwell about collection of damages for words that might cause emotional distress?
Hustler Magazine, Inc. v. Falwell, 485 US 46 (1988)The jury in US District Court made an error in awarding Falwell damages for intentional infliction of emotional distress after finding Flynt and Hustler not guilty of libel. The Supreme Court held that a public figure can't collect monetary damages on the basis intentional infliction of emotional distress alone. The concept of "actual malice," established in New York Times v. Sullivan, 376 US 254 (1964), is inapplicable to opinion or parody.For more information, see Related Questions and Related Links, below.
Larry Flynt publishes what magazine?
Hustler
Where can one subscribe to Hustler magazine?
If someone wishes to subscribe to Hustler magazine there are a variety of different places where someone can do so. Some of these places are; Isubscribe, Hustler Magazine and News Stand.
What is the name of Hustler's Magazine chief operating officer?
Hustler
Who was the first model in hustler magazine?
The first known model in Hustler magazine was Elizabeth Norris, who appeared in the July 1974 issue.
Did Larry Flynt's parody of Jerry Falwell damage the preacher's reputation?
Hustler Magazine, Inc. v. Falwell, 485 US 46 (1988)No. Jerry Falwell was a well-known public figure who had already established a reputation for himself prior to Hustlerpublishing the subjectively offensive parody suggesting Falwell lost his virginity to his mother in a drunken encounter in the family outhouse. The "ad" was so preposterous, no reasonable person, friend or foe, would believe it true.Falwell's supporters were understandably outraged, but never wavered in their trust. In fact, Falwell paid his legal expenses with donations from members of the Moral Majority, viewers of Old Time Gospel Hour, and private sources.Some of Falwell's detractors may have been amused (or disgusted), but already had such a low opinion of the preacher the parody would have had no discernible impact. Falwell was a polarizing figure, so there were few people who hadn't already formed an opinion of him by the time the magazine hit newsstands. His reputation was undamaged.For more information, see Related Questions and Related Links, below.
Why did Jerry Falwell take Larry Flynt to court?
Jerry Falwell took Larry Flynt to court because he believed that Flynt's publication, Hustler magazine, had defamed his character by publishing a parody that suggested Falwell had engaged in a drunken incestuous encounter with his mother. Falwell sued Flynt for intentional infliction of emotional distress and invasion of privacy.
What were the decisions of the lower courts in the case of Hustler Magazine v Falwell?
Hustler Magazine, Inc. v. Falwell, 485 US 46 (1988)US District CourtJerry Falwell sued Larry Flynt and his publication, Hustler Magazine, for torts of libel and intentional infliction of emotion distress after Hustler published a parody of a Compari (liquor) ad that implied Falwell had incestuous relations with his mother during a drunken encounter in an outhouse.Flynt was found not guilty of libel, but guilty on the charge of intentional infliction of emotional distress.The US District Court court incorrectly allowed a civil jury to award Jerry Falwell a total of $200,000 in compensatory and punitive damages for intentional infliction of emotional distress, under the "actual malice" standard established in New York Times v. Sullivan, 376 US 254 (1964).US Court of Appeals for the Fourth CircuitThe Fourth Circuit affirmed the District Court decision, then denied Hustler a rehearing challenging the verdict's constitutionality in light of New York Times v. Sullivan.US Supreme CourtThe US Supreme Court held that "intentional infliction of emotional distress" could not stand on its own once the defendant was found not guilty of libel (or any defamation) because it would set a dangerous precedent that would have a chilling effect on the First Amendment exercise of free speech.The Supreme Court reversed the lower court decisions and vacated the jury award.For more information, see Related Questions, below.
What is the Stock symbol of hustler magazine?
Hustler magazine is not a publicly traded company, so it does not have a stock symbol. It is part of the Larry Flynt Publications group.
What were the constitutional issues in Hustler Magazine v. Falwell 1988?
The main constitutional issue in Hustler Magazine v. Falwell (1988) was whether a public figure could recover damages for emotional distress caused by a parody advertisement in a magazine. The Supreme Court held that the First Amendment protected the magazine's right to satirize public figures, even if the parody was deemed offensive, as long as it could not reasonably be interpreted as stating actual facts.
Did Danica Patrick ever pose for Hustler magazine?
No, she did not.
What magazine publishes by Larry Flynt in 1978?
Hustler
