Washington Times Co. v. Murray

BARBER, Acting Associate Justice.

This is an action of libel against the defendant, tried in the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, resulting in a verdict in favor of the plaintiff.

The article complained of as set forth in the declaration was as follows:

“Link Spirit Woman to Soviet.

“Mrs. Gladys Murray” (meaning the plaintiff), Trance Medium, Mentioned

as Secret Agent.

“ * * * Investigators of her strange case turned to the State Department, where, it is said, papers are on file indicating activities in this country in behalf of the Soviet government of Russia.”

“Dr. Riddick also was the…