1203 Statements that the harsh language of a college basketball coach did psychological harm to players were expressions of opinion, constitutionally protected against defamation liability.
CAMPANELLI v REGENTS (Basketball Coach) 44 CA4 572 [See: Gertz v Robert Welch 418 US 323; Gregory v McDonnell 17 C3 596; Baker v Herald 42 C3 254; Good Government v Superior Court 22 C3 672]
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