MEJO 740
Problem-Solving Assignment #1
MEJO 740
EkstrandFall 2022
Former President Donald Trump has sued CNN for libel. Read the attached complaint to understand more about his claims. For this assignment, please answer the following questions in 3-5 double-spaced, 12-point, standard margin pages:
What is the plaintiffs status in this case and what level of fault must the plaintiff show?
How is the level of fault you have identified defined by the Supreme Court?
Based on the evidence in this complaint and the cases we have discussed and read about in class and in our book, has the plaintiff demonstrated the level of fault in this case? Why or why not?
What defenses is CNN likely to use in this case? There are at least three. Name them and explain how CNN might argue each.
What is the likely outcome in this case based on your work here? How is the court likely to rule based on this early complaint and why?
