Legal Opinion
Rhinehart v. Seattle Times Co.
Washington Supreme Court
Decided December 13, 1982No. 47938-1, 48155-5PublishedCited by 86 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtRosellini, J.
The Seattle Times published stories concerning the Aquarian Foundation and its leader, Rhinehart, who founded the organization in the 1950's. Articles about the foundation, a "spiritualist church", also appeared in the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, describing some bizarre performances which were presented at a "religious presentation" staged for inmates at the state penitentiary at Walla Walla.
Rhinehart brought this action on behalf of himself and the foundation, seeking damages for defamation and invasion of privacy. He was joined by four members who participated in the Walla Walla…
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