hawkfan340
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If someone says they heard rumor XYZ, they can be sued for libel if it's not true? I honestly don't know, but that would surprise me.
Coker....legal
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If someone says they heard rumor XYZ, they can be sued for libel if it's not true? I honestly don't know, but that would surprise me.
HawkForce
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I do believe so, it's basically defamation....now if the police release a report detailing anything about Coker than it's open season.
JonDMiller
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If its something that is potentially harmful to a person's character, you darn right they can try. And whether or not that attempt proves in a successful libel suit, you spend a great deal of money defending yourself...so you lose either way.
My stance on these matters is not open for debate. Either stick to the policy, or please visit another website (this is a general statement, not necc. directed at one poster)
JonDMiller
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Once things become a matter of public record, in any instance, then if folks want to comment on it that's fine as long as people stick to what is a matter of public record.
hogeye
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hawkfan340
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Even if you add the caveat that the rumor is only a rumor and may not be true?
I can understand the argument that propogating a rumor, even with protective language, can be just as bad as making one up. But usually the legal system draws fine lines around what is and isn't a crime/tortious, so this would surprise me that they'd see it all in the same light.
homes
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That one wasn't much of a stretch.
they reported that he was stepping down for health reasons. i consider that to be 100% wrong.
HawkForce
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exactly
btw, Janet Lyness told the Gazette last night that her office wasn't investigating Coker for anything at that time? Who knows, hopefully the whole thing is just rumors and it's an academic conduct issue.
tweeterhawk
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Jon
Enough people have their law degree from Iowa maybe if it happens you could get someone to defend you pro-bono
That and $3.50 will get you a coffee at the downtown Starbucks.
okeefe4prez
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Jon
Enough people have their law degree from Iowa maybe if it happens you could get someone to defend you pro-bono
I would represent Mr. Coker pro bono to punish JD for the time he banned me. I have access to 400 junior associates to do my bidding. Think carefully, JD.
JonDMiller
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Look, it doesn't matter. You know my policy. If you feel you can't abide by it, then perhaps this site is not for you.
homes
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gotcha. they meant literally on his death bed. my bad.
derekforhawks
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finals were last week
JonDMiller
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OK4P, you know that banning actually served a good purpose and you grew from it. You are a better person today for having gone through that experience, and you learned a great lesson from me; grace
tweeterhawk
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Why am I thinking you'll soon have another JonDMiller comment to add to your sig?
HawkForce
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Have you purchased coffee there lately....
ForeverHawk
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According to this article in the gazette:
Coker suspended from Insight Bowl | TheGazette
Coker doesn't appear to be under any type of investigation with the UofI Police or the ICPD, and no charges have been filed by the district attorney. Any ongoing investigation would have to be by the UofI or the athletic department at this point?
Based on the Gazette article, where is the legal trouble that KCJJ is reporting from?
Coker suspended from Insight Bowl | TheGazette
Coker doesn't appear to be under any type of investigation with the UofI Police or the ICPD, and no charges have been filed by the district attorney. Any ongoing investigation would have to be by the UofI or the athletic department at this point?
Based on the Gazette article, where is the legal trouble that KCJJ is reporting from?
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