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HUSTLER MAGAZINE v. FALWELL

No. 86-1278.

485 U.S. 46 (1988)

108 S.Ct. 876

99 L.Ed.2d 41

HUSTLER MAGAZINE, INC., ET AL. v. FALWELL

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided February 24, 1988

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Alan L. Isaacman argued the cause for petitioners. With him on the briefs was David O. Carson.

Norman Roy Grutman argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Jeffrey H. Daichman and Thomas V. Marino.*

CHIEF JUSTICE REHNQUIST delivered the opinion of the Court.

Petitioner Hustler Magazine, Inc., is a magazine of nationwide circulation. Respondent Jerry Falwell, a nationally known minister who has been active as a commentator on politics and public affairs, sued petitioner and its publisher, petitioner Larry Flynt, to recover damages for invasion of privacy, libel, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The District...

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