Online Defamation: First Amendment Rights and Legal Standards for Unmasking the Identities of Anonymous Defendants

Luke Hwang IntroductionLee Sun-kyun, a renowned South Korean actor for his role in the Oscar-winning film Parasite, tragically took his life in December 2023.[1] Lee had been facing a police investigation over allegations of illegal drug use, despite his constant reiteration of his unawareness of any consumption. Throughout this time, Korean media outlets sensationalized reports … Continue reading Online Defamation: First Amendment Rights and Legal Standards for Unmasking the Identities of Anonymous Defendants