Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Ohio
Letter's to the editor and media bias
Over the past few years I have had several run-ins with an editor from a local newspaper. The editor has a clear and credible pattern of bias as it relates to school funding. My concern is that while most of these articles contain one or more factual flaws, they still make the paper. On the other hand the editor constantly refutes every article I submit, compelling me to justify my data (which is ok), consider her postion, and promote the opposing positions. I am 100% certain, and can prove it, that I am being discriminated against on the basis of my position. I am required to jump through dozens of hoops to get a letter considered, while those who support the editor's bias are not. Is there any legal recourse?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Letter's to the editor and media bias
No, I'm afraid not. Freedon of the Press means they get to say what they want, as long as it is not slanderous, and they don't have to offer any opposing views. Your recourse would be to publish your own newspaper (right!, I know) or possibly go to the TV or Radio newspeople and tell your side of the story. But, no relief from a legal standpoint.
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