Steve Wynn asks Supreme Court to overturn landmark media protections ruling
syracuse.com — February 10, 2025, 07:01 PM UTC
Steve Wynn has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the 1964 New York Times vs. Sullivan ruling, which established the standard for proving defamation against public figures. This ruling has protected press freedoms for over 60 years. Wynn's request follows a Nevada Supreme Court decision that dismissed his defamation lawsuit against The Associated Press. The court ruled that his claims violated the state's anti-SLAPP law, which aims to protect free speech on public issues. Wynn argues he is no longer a public figure since leaving Wynn Resorts in 2018. Media experts warn that reversing the Sullivan ruling could significantly impact press freedoms and the ability to report on public figures.