Discussion Post: Tort or Crime
Read about the Bailey v. Eminem defamation case where the court held Eminem's lyrics were protected by the First Amendment. Read the article and view the video to the Pahler v. Slayer case.
• Did the Pahler court use the same reasoning as used in Bailey v. Eminem?
• Should the court's decision in Pahler be different because a young girl was murdered?
• Recall the difference between a crime and a tort. Based on these two cases, analyze and discuss whether artists should be held liable for the actions of their fans.
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.