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...Process--a religious sect which spreads its message daily in Harvard Square--has filed two libel suits totaling $2.75 million against E.P. Dutton and Co. and Esquire Magazine for publishing allegedly "false and defamatory material" against their church...
Regarding Nelson's possible libel suit Barnes said, "Either he (Nelson) is doing it for a joke or as a campaign ploy--he might be trying to get publicity...
...Libel. The choice of subject matter for its recent series indicates that Newsday's investigative team may henceforth range much more widely. Its first effort, in 1967, was an exposé of town government in Islip, N.Y.; and the reporters were soon delving into all sorts of scandal and shoddy practices that afflicted fast-growing Long Island. During its first 41 years, the team accumulated an enviable record: it won 17 awards, including a 1970 Pulitzer Prize. Its disclosures led directly to the indictment of 21 persons, the conviction of seven and the resignation of 30 public officials...
...past, we have received several letters from athletes who wished to bring important facts to the public attention, but would not risk signing the letters for fear of repercussions. We are unable to print anonymous letters because of the risk of violating libel laws...
...anyway, Lyle, who insisted she add the material to her original draft of the book, has checked it all out for possible libel suits in the meantime...