Candace Elliott v. Steve Murdock

ON THE BRIEFS

J. JONES, Chief Justice

This case arises from statements made on a call-in radio show by Mr. Murdock about his neighbor Ms. Elliott. The show’s hosts were discussing a Bonneville County ease that involved allegations of horse abuse and neglect. Ms. Elliott called in to comment. Several callers later, Mr. Murdock called in. He questioned the veracity of Ms. Elliott’s statements and made various claims about the horse meat market and (referring to Ms. Elliott) “Andi’s humane society.”

Ms. Elliott filed suit, alleging that seven of Mr. Murdock’s statements defamed her individually and…