D’Angelo v. The Wall Street Journal (case)

D’Angelo v. The Wall Street Journal is a legal case where a former employee, D’Angelo, sued the newspaper for defamation. He claimed that false statements made about him in an article harmed his reputation and job prospects. The court examined whether the assertions were factually accurate or opinion-based, as opinions are protected under free speech laws. Ultimately, the ruling highlighted the balance between protecting individuals' reputations and upholding freedom of the press, emphasizing the importance of truth in journalistic practices. The case underscores the complexities of defamation law in the context of media reporting.