White v. Wilkerson

WALLER, Justice:

Appellants sued respondents alleging certain statements broadcast in a radio interview had defamed them. The trial court granted summary judgment for respondents, finding the statements complained of were incapable of having a defama tory meaning and the radio station was qualifiedly privileged. Appellants have appealed.

FACTS

In 1990 Appellants, who are attorneys, represented two former police officers in a lawsuit alleging civil rights violations against the City of Cayce. The officers claimed they were fired for exposing corruption in the police department. This lawsuit was…