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'Murder the Truth' examines growing effort to silence journalists and curtail free speech - PBS NewsHour
The Supreme Court ruled in 1964 that journalistic organizations were protected from libel or defamation lawsuits brought by a public figure unless that plaintiff could prove the journalists had acted intentionally. “Murder the Truth" documents a well-funded effort to undo that longstanding protection. William Brangham spoke with author David Enrich for our series, On Democracy. - Aired on 03/17/2025.