McKee v. Cosby

The Supreme Court declined to review McKee's defamation case against Cosby and did not decide the merits. The case concerned whether a person who publicly describes sexual misconduct becomes a limited-purpose public figure who must prove actual malice.

The lower-court result remains in place. People who publicly discuss alleged sexual misconduct and later sue for defamation may face a higher burden in some cases.

The Supreme Court has finished its action on this docket. The First Circuit's result remains in effect.

The Court declined to hear the case. It did not decide whether McKee was a limited-purpose public figure.

People who publicly describe alleged sexual misconduct and later bring defamation claims may be affected by the lower court's approach.

The Supreme Court's docket action is finished. The First Circuit's result remains in place.