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Washington Post libel verdict shocks journalism field
A $2.05 million libel verdict against the Washington Post, awarded to Mobile Oil Corp. president William P. Tavoulareas, marks a rare large award against a major paper. The jury, which also fined the Post for alleged malice, followed recent high profile cases raising concerns about publishing criticism of powerful figures.
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