418 U.S. 323 94 S.Ct. 2997 41 L.Ed.2d 789 Elmer GERTZ, Petitioner,v.ROBERT WELCH, INC. No. 72?617. Argued Nov. 14, 1973. Decided June 25, 1974. Syllabus A Chicago policeman named Nuccio was convicted of murder. The victim’s family retained petitioner, a reputable attorney, to represent them in civil litigation against Nuccio. An article appearing in respondent’s […]
