-=> On 09-08-97 13:52, George Lagergren typed to Ty Meissner <=-
-=> Re: Re: Open minds <=-
Hi George,
-=> Quoting Ty Meissner to Mark Probert <=-
TM> from arresting you on trumped up charges to a SLAPP suit, to
GL>
GL> Ty --> What does SLAPP stand for?
SLAPP = strategic lawsuit against public protest
The famous English "McLibel" trial is a good example of a SLAPP suit.
They have also been used here in the US, mostly against
environmentalists and citizens who have been subjected to toxic
emissions.
Regards,
Ty
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