People v. Ryan
Supreme Court of Colorado
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Vollack
The People appeal the trial court’s dismissal of the information filed against the defendant, Dennis Ryan, and its ruling that Colorado’s criminal libel statute, § 18-13-105, 8B C.R.S. (1986), is facially unconstitutional. We reverse and remand with instructions.
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On April 13, 1989, the defendant was charged with criminal libel in violation of section 18-13-105, 8B C.R.S. (1986). That section provides:(1) A person who shall knowingly publish or disseminate, either by written instrument, sign, pictures, or the like, any statement or object tending to blacken the memory of one who is dead, or to…
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