City of Clarksdale's Libel Lawsuit Against Clarksdale Press Register

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
A Mississippi judge granted a temporary restraining order forcing a local paper to take down an editorial after the city council filed a libel lawsuit. The editorial criticized the city for lack of transparency in proposing a new tax.

Key Points

  • City council sued Clarksdale Press Register for libel over editorial on tax proposal
  • Temporary restraining order granted to remove the editorial
  • Controversy over freedom of the press and government intervention

Pros

  • City taking action against what they believe is a false story
  • Protecting public figures from defamation

Cons

  • Potential violation of First Amendment rights
  • Controversy over government's involvement in press freedom