Florida lawmakers have advanced a bill making it easier to sue media outlets for defamation

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WFLA / Libbey Dean / Mar 15, 2023

HB 991 “provides that journalist’s privilege does not apply to defamation claims when defendant is professional journalist or media entity.” —

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