Supreme Court Won't Intervene In Climate Scientist Defamation Suit

The transcript discusses a defamation lawsuit filed by climate scientist Michael Mann against the National Review and the Competitive Enterprise Institute. The lawsuit stems from allegations of data manipulation and misconduct. The National Review article compared Mann's investigation to a separate case involving Jerry Sandusky. The Supreme Court declined to intervene, allowing the case to proceed in lower courts. Mann expressed satisfaction with the decision, while National Review and Justice Samuel Alito voiced concerns about First Amendment implications.

Who filed a lawsuit against the National Review and the Competitive Enterprise Institute in 2012?

• Samuel Alito

• Rand Simberg

• Michael Mann

• Jerry Sandusky

What was the main accusation against Michael Mann in the National Review article?

• Academic dishonesty

• Financial fraud

• Plagiarism

• Data manipulation and misconduct

Which university conducted an investigation into Michael Mann's work?

• Stanford University

• Yale University

• Harvard University

• Penn State University

What was the outcome of the National Review's appeal to the Supreme Court?

• The case was settled out of court

• The Supreme Court agreed to hear the case

• The Supreme Court refused to intervene

• The case was dismissed

What constitutional concern did Justice Samuel Alito raise in his dissent?

• Freedom of speech and press

• Right to bear arms

• Right to privacy

• Right to a fair trial