Lessig v. The New York Times et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

1:20-cv-10060

Court:

Massachusetts

Nature of Suit:

Assault Libel & Slander

Judge:

Nathaniel M. Gorton

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  1. April 13, 2020

    Law Prof Drops Defamation Suit After NY Times Edits Story

    A Harvard Law School professor on Monday dropped his lawsuit accusing The New York Times of "clickbait defamation" after the newspaper edited its story claiming he had defended the notion of accepting charitable donations from sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

  2. January 13, 2020

    Harvard Law Prof Lessig Sues NYT For 'Clickbait Defamation'

    Harvard Law School professor Lawrence Lessig launched what he called a "clickbait defamation" action against The New York Times on Monday in Massachusetts federal court, claiming an article in the newspaper falsely implied he defended the notion of taking charitable donations from Jeffrey Epstein.