The Tennessee Supreme Court has ruled Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in favor of a Nashville television reporter sued for defamation by Funk. Tennessee‚Äôs fair report privilege protects reporters from defamation suits when they report fairly and accurately on an official action or proceeding. The Tennessee Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Williams, who was sued for defamation by the local district attorney. Tennessee’s fair report privilege protects reporters from defamation suits when they report fairly and accurately on an official action or proceeding. Under Funk’s desired interpretation, one reporter would be covered by the fair report privilege and the other would not.

Source: thestar March 13, 2019 21:55 UTC