Noriega v. Activision

Noriega v. Activision was a legal case where Manuel Noriega, the former Panamanian leader, sued the video game company Activision. He claimed that the company used his likeness and persona without permission in the game "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2." Noriega argued this use harmed his reputation and violated his rights. The court ultimately ruled in favor of Activision, stating that their artistic expression in the game was protected under the First Amendment. This case highlights issues around the use of real people’s identities in entertainment and the balance between free speech and individual rights.