Author

Aimee Edmondson

Aimee Edmondson

Dr. Aimee Edmondson is Associate Dean of the Scripps College of Communication, and Professor and Director of Graduate Studies at E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, Ohio University. She is author of “In Sullivan’s Shadow: The Use and Abuse of Libel Law During the Long Civil Rights Struggle.”

COMMENTARY

A lesson for Ohio from Donald Trump: Fill the void to protect against anti-speech lawsuits

By: - May 12, 2023

“Trump litigation” has long been plural, and it’s tough to keep track. The May 9 jury verdict that Donald Trump abused and defamed writer E. Jean Carroll is more than a historic #metoo moment. As we process this front page news, let’s not overlook the outcome of yet another Trump lawsuit that highlights the importance […]