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This 10 page paper examines the issues and controversies surrounding the 1991 lawsuit by the Church of Scientologists International and Richard Behar's article for Time Warner, as well as the 2001 appeal. Special focus is given to the definitons of incremental harm doctrine and subsidiary meaning.Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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free him to improve conditions in the way that he sees fit. Like many faiths which enjoy sanctuary in the United States, Scientology would have gone along without making the
headlines until confronted with a case of libel which they held against Time Warner news service (Times Magazine) in their portrayal of Scientologists and the church. Consequently, there was a
trial which brought several constitutional provisions into the limelight, namely a definition of the incremental harm doctrine and the subsidiary meaning doctrine. Because these separate doctrines have not always been
distinguished, and because the terms are not used consistently, some definition of the doctrines as it pertains to public figures or organizations is needed. This paper, then, will endeavor
to deliver the key facts and arguments of that case for the purpose of rendering a decision on these phrases and provisions. BACKGROUND OF THE CASE "In reality the
church is a hugely profitable global racket that survives by intimidating members and critics in a mafia-like manner"(Church v Time Warner, 1992). The above statements and many others were made
by Times Magazine in 1991 about the Church of Scientology. Scientology was founded nearly four decades ago by science-fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard, and requires new members to undergo
teaching and counseling that can cost thousands of dollars. They have hundreds of centers throughout the nation and by all appearances have become quite a powerful entity in their own
right. Accordingly, the Church sought to sue Time Magazine, owned by Time Warner. EVENTS LEADING TO THE COURT CASES Richard Behar, a reporter for Time Magazine heard about the tragic
death of Noah Lottick, a young initiate to the Church of Scientology. Lottick had committed suicide after becoming despondent about the way he was treated by the Scientologist, supposedly.
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