Defamation action against Wikipedia

Defamation action against Wikipedia

A current lawsuit involving Wikipedia has some interesting implications for internet free speech, anonymity and the application of the Communications Decency Act. This story is described in:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost/2009-09-07/In_...

The plaintiffs dispute the accuracy of information previously published in other sources and argue that Wikipedia and individual Wikipedia editors are liable for republishing this information.


   
 
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