Question

• In Hustler v. Falwell, Jerry Falwell claimed that Hustler Magazine published
a cartoon depicting Falwell describing his intimate experience with his
mother in an outhouse. Why did the Supreme Court ruled unanimously in
favor of Hustler magazine?
A) Because Falwell did not prove his case. B) Because Falwell was a public
figure and the cartoon was a parody, which did not intend to harm his
reputation. C) Because there is an absolute right to defame someone's
character in American media. D) Because Falwell was a private citizen and not
a public figure.

Answer 1

The Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of Hustler magazine because Falwell was a public figure and the cartoon was a parody, which did not intend to harm his reputation.

What is the case of Hustler v. Falwell?

In the case, the Supreme Court reversed a judgment against a publisher because the 1st Amendment protects publishers' free speech and press rights from such claims made by public figures.

Hence, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of Hustler magazine because Falwell was a public figure and the cartoon was a parody, which did not intend to harm his reputation.

Therefore, the Option B is correct.

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