Federal Judge Kelley Hodge of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has made a significant ruling in the case of Duncan v. Lett, a defamation lawsuit that has garnered attention in academic and LGBTQ+ circles. The case centers around allegations of stalking made against a professor, with the plaintiff claiming that the professor's statements were defamatory and caused harm to their reputation. The ruling, handed down on Friday, has implications for the way universities and institutions handle allegations of stalking and harassment, particularly when they involve claims of defamation. As the court navigates the complex intersection of free speech and liability, the outcome of this case could set a precedent for future cases involving similar allegations.
From Judge Kelley Hodge (E.D. Pa.) Friday in Duncan v. Lett (see also this February post that discusses a related… The post Defamation Claim Against Academic from Stalking Allegations Against Another Academic, with a Trans Angle appeared first on Reason.com.
