Jimmy Carter sues Washington Post over bugging allegation

Title

Jimmy Carter sues Washington Post over bugging allegation

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

10 Oct 1981

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:02:13

Description

Former US president, Jimmy Carter is suing the Washington Post after it refused to withdraw the claim by journalist Diana McLellen - known as the Washington Ear - that Carter bugged Blair House where Ronald and Nancy Reagan were staying. Carter’s lawyer Terrence Adamson explains why they are pursing the case. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Terrence Adamson

Keywords

USA; Legal procedure; Newspapers; Freedom of the press; Libel; Jimmy Carter; Presidents; Ronald Reagan; Surveillance; Nancy Reagan; Washington Post; Diana McLellen; Blair House

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