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Civil Litigation

Jan. 29, 2019

Author files libel suit over harassment statements

A defamation lawsuit filed by the author of “Thirteen Reasons Why” against his former writers group said the organization falsely stated he harassed female members.

A defamation lawsuit filed by the author of "Thirteen Reasons Why" against his former writers group said the organization falsely stated he harassed female members.

The suit, filed by popular young adult novelist Jay Asher, argues the nonprofit Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators damaged his reputation when it issued statements in the media at the height of the #MeToo movement saying Asher violated the group's harass...

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