In 1919, Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes wrote, “The most stringent
protection of free speech would not protect a man in falsely shouting fire in a theatre
and causing a panic.” This famous maxim has often been cited to underscore the fact
that free speech is not a viable defense when such speech is used to perpetrate a fraud.
What is this limitation of our freedom of speech often called?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Breach of the Peace
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A. They can light the set. B. They can use multiple sets. C. They can shoot outdoors. D. They can use platforms to give an actor dominance.
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