Wednesday, January 12, 2005
Too far?
If there is any example needed to justify tort reform, something illustrating the outrageousness of today's legal system, I nominate this. Most understandingly, Don King is upset upon hearing himself portrayed and talked about in that manner but I saw that episode of SportsCentury and have heard of King's past antics. It was based on real life events and Mr. King certainly hasn't led a life free of controversy. Being outspoken like he is and having a sordid past, Don King (unfortunately for himself) has removed himself from the normal guidelines that the sports media considers for victimhood. Although I agree that the segment was harsh, the tough thing is that it wasn't false and the tough words were simply opinions and the amount being asked for is so over the top it just can't be taken seriously.
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$2.5 billion? Chya right. The man's whole career has been based on being high profile. This is no different. Maybe he deserves something, maybe he doesn't, I'm not really an expert on libel laws. He deserves to get the case thrown out as frivelous due to the amount he's asking. How exactly is he going to claim he was damaged anyway? Are those squemish boxers not going to want to be represented by a guy who beat someone to death?
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