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San Miguel PEN presents... Suzanna Dworsky
Defamation: A Death Knell for Freedom of the Press
In the US, civil defamation lawsuits enable people to defend their good name against false statements made about them. What happens to First Amendment rights of free speech when the government or powerful individuals use defamation suits to harass, intimidate, and silence journalists? In this fascinating presentation, lawyer and San Miguel resident Suzanna Dworsky will compare civil defamation lawsuits to the internationally condemned use of criminal defamation laws to prosecute and jail journalists. She’ll review some US Supreme Court decisions and explore the shaky, politicized grounds on which the free press can defend itself against weaponized defamation suits.
About the Venue
San Miguel PEN Presents Winter Series will take place at Néctar at Camino Silvestre Correo No. 43 (at the corner of Chiquitos), located in the heart of San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato—the perfect place for conversations of such profound importance.
About the Speaker
Suzanna Dworsky was principal of the Phoenix-based Goldman Law Offices, which specialized in elder law and probate litigation, fiduciary services, and alternative dispute resolution, with a special focus on combating financial exploitation of vulnerable adults. She was certified as a specialist in estate and trust law by the State Bar of Arizona, certified as a private fiduciary, and served as a Judge Pro Tem for the probate and mental health calendars of the Superior Court.
Why Attend?
Riveting true stories of criminal defamation cases against journalists show how governments abuse the law to undermine the power of the press.
Date & Time
Tue, Jan 28, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Venue Details
Néctar at Camino Silvestre
Correo No. 43 (at the corner of Chiquitos)San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
