Question

In Yonaty v. Mincolla, the judge ruled that the contention that an allegation of homosexuality is defamatory is:

a) Unsubstantiated
b) Legally baseless
c) Socially harmful
d) Culturally insensitive

Answer 1

In Yonaty v. Mincolla, the judge ruled that an allegation of homosexuality being defamatory is legally baseless in accordance with previous legal precedents.

Step-by-step explanation:

In Yonaty v. Mincolla, the judge ruled that the contention that an allegation of homosexuality is defamatory is legally baseless.

This ruling is consistent with the precedent set in One, Inc. v. Olesen, which established that pro-homosexual writing is not per se obscene.

Additionally, the Supreme Court case New York Times Co. v. Sullivan clarified that public officials must prove not only the falsity of a statement but also the malicious intent behind its publication in order to demonstrate defamation. Therefore, the contention that an allegation of homosexuality is defamatory is legally baseless.