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California Statute Banning Police Defamation Unconstitutional
California has a statute establishing that most publications and broadcasts arising out of official government duties and proceedings are privileged, and therefore cannot be the subject of a defamation action--except that there is an exception permitting suits based on citizens' complaints about police officers. The court strikes the statute down …
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