In fact, the Breggins lawyer could make an argument that Malone is the one acting with "actual malice", that the accusations and slurs in the filing are without merit, and it is the Breggins reputation which has actually been harmed.
Oooh, that's a really good point. I've been meaning to send the Breggins a note, and that's an excellent point to include. I've continued to read Robert's Substack and read the first part of his book, which includes a foreword by RFK and essays by many people I admire. He writes well and makes sense, and I keep doubting myself. And then I keep reminding myself of the contradictions between his words and actions--when he says in the recent Declaration that no doctor should be intimidated into silence. That's exactly what he's doing with this suit.
Thanks for that clarification, John. "Actual malice" is an interesting concept. It does seem like that would be hard to prove, in this case.
In fact, the Breggins lawyer could make an argument that Malone is the one acting with "actual malice", that the accusations and slurs in the filing are without merit, and it is the Breggins reputation which has actually been harmed.
Oooh, that's a really good point. I've been meaning to send the Breggins a note, and that's an excellent point to include. I've continued to read Robert's Substack and read the first part of his book, which includes a foreword by RFK and essays by many people I admire. He writes well and makes sense, and I keep doubting myself. And then I keep reminding myself of the contradictions between his words and actions--when he says in the recent Declaration that no doctor should be intimidated into silence. That's exactly what he's doing with this suit.