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USC journalism director testifies in libel trial over arcade story
Edward Bassett testified he would not have approved the article at issue and noted a lack of prudence in publishing. The suit by Jon Daugherty alleges the piece linked him to gamblers and crime syndicates, while defendants argue the reporting involved multiple angles about arcade leases and alleged gang associations. The long trial includes deposition reviews and witness testimony from Neiswender, Stein, and others, with jurors potentially replaced and a 9-2 verdict rule in play.
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University of Southern California School of Journalism
Independent, Press-Telegram
Edward Bassett
Jon Daugherty
Daugherty
Redondo Beach
Daniell J. Ridder
Mary Neiswender
Bassett
Neiswender
L. Stein
Long Beach State University
Stein
Long Beach Superior Court
Nelgwender
Long Beach
John &. Mansell
Torrance