Libel and Slander; Crimes involving speech
The First Amendment does not protect individuals from facing civil penalties if they defame another person through written or verbal communication. The First Amendment also does not provide protection for forms of speech that are used to commit a crime, such as perjury, extortion harassment or securities fraud.
Tortious interference with a contract bankrupted Texaco, a Fortune 50 company.
Just because Bass says he is innocent, and gives some hare-brained excuse doesnt mean I have to fall for it.
It's OK - mark my words. My money is already where my mouth is. And so far looks court agrees with me.