Political Defamation Case Can Go to Jury as to "Actual Malice" When Defendants' Couldn't Explain How They Arrived at Their Accusations
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Jul 14, 2026, 8:01 am129 ptsFrom yesterday's decision in Grasso v. Mottl, decided by Justice Matthew Bertani, joined by Justices Linda Davenport and John Anderson: Plaintiff, Gary Grasso, mayor of Burr Ridge [sued, alleging] … [opposing candidate Zachary Mottl and his campaign team] published three defamatory political…
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