Hulk Hogan's $140.1 million KO in courtroom could have 'chilling effect' on media

An article in The Washington Post about the implications of the Hulk Hogan verdict quotes Samantha Barbas, associate professor of law. Barbas says the verdict will be important because it indicates a cultural shift, “The jury is essentially saying too much free speech is dangerous. There are a lot of people who are disgusted with the way the media is corrupting the public sphere.”

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