Wednesday, September 12, 2018
SLAPP Litigation Shutting Down Activists, Media
If you are like me, this article will explain it for you...
Rachel Alexander recently wrote about it at Townhall.com:
"The left frequently resorts to the legal system to shut down conservatives, since the courts are dominated by the left. One way they do so is to file a groundless lawsuit known as a SLAPP, a strategic lawsuit against public participation. It’s to shut down some type of free speech and usually takes the form of a defamation claim. The plaintiffs don’t expect to win. Instead, the lawsuit is meant to intimidate and overwhelm a victim with costly litigation that can last years. Discovery alone can cost thousands of dollars.
The average activist, journalist or blogger doesn’t make a big salary so they’re easy targets. The smackdown also has a chilling effect on others who might be considering the same type of speech or speaking up to defend a victim. "
