SLAPP legal battle in Western Cape: Implications for freedom of speech
Background According to Mendelsohn, the video and article portrayed him, among other things, as a supporter of genocide, an Islamophobe and a racist.
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However, Choritz denies that the publications were defamatory. In her special plea, Choritz asserts that Mendelsohn’s lawsuit is a tool of “lawfare” and abuses the justice system as a weapon to suppress criticism.
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However, Choritz denies that the publications were defamatory.
according to IOL (Independent Online)In her special plea, Choritz asserts that Mendelsohn’s lawsuit is a tool of “lawfare” and abuses the justice system as a weapon to suppress criticism.
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