Legal Opinion
Peter J. Casano v. Wdsu-Tv, Inc.
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided July 7, 1972No. 71-1547PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the Court
RIVES, Circuit Judge:
During August, 1969, while Jim Garrison was seeking re-election as District Attorney for Orleans Parish, Louisiana, defendant WDSU-TV, Inc., televised three newscasts aimed at disclosing facts of interest concerning Mr. Garrison’s qualifications and fitness for office. All three telecasts were primarily concerned with Garrison’s alleged criminal activities and asserted connection with members of the underworld. During those newscasts, several references were made to plaintiff, Peter J. Casano, which arguably suggested that he was connected with members of the underworld.…
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