The next two weeks will not be very enjoyable for The New York Times. The case is, at its heart, about the limits of First Amendment protections and the standard set in the landmark New York Times vs. Sullivan case. "Even though I expect The Times will ultimately win this case, the trial is likely to be an excruciating experience for everyone associated with it at The Times," Toobin told me. "It very much remains to be seen whether the current judiciary is ready to cut back on First Amendment protections," Toobin told me. "The New York Times made a single mistake and behaved responsibly.

Source: CNN January 23, 2022 23:11 UTC