NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A group of Tennessee publishers and broadcasters wants the state Supreme Court to overturn precedent and strengthen protections for the press. The request comes in a defamation case against Nashville television reporter Phil Williams.
At issue is whether accurately reporting on a court case protects Williams from prosecution. Davidson County District Attorney Glenn Funk claims Williams’ defamed him by reporting that Funk was accused in a lawsuit of soliciting bribes.
