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BUTLER v. HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.

No. 01-126.

49 S.W.3d 116 (2001)

345 Ark. 462

Brad BUTLER v. HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.; Arkansas Hearst-Argyle Television, Inc.; and Rhonda Justice.

Supreme Court of Arkansas.

July 9, 2001.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

The Mulkey Attorneys Group, P.A., by: Bruce L. Mulkey, Rogers, for appellant.

Warner, Smith & Harris, PLC, by: G. Alan Wooten, James M. Dunn, and Matthew C. Carter, Fort Smith, for appellees.

W.H. "DUB" ARNOLD, Chief Justice.

Appellant, Brad Butler, brings the instant appeal challenging the Benton County Circuit Court's order granting summary judgment in favor of appellees, Hearst-Argyle Television, Inc., its Arkansas affiliate, KHBS/KHOG-TV, and one of its reporters, Rhonda Justice. Butler, a former Benton County prosecuting attorney, complained that appellees committed the torts of defamation, invasion of privacy, and outrage by broadcasting portions...

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