The intrastate rivalry between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh is legendary, whether it’s sports teams, gubernatorial candidates, or judges. Yes, judges.
Two of Pennsylvania’s most respected jurists — Judge Albert Sheppard of Philadelphia and Judge R. Stanton Wettick of Pittsburgh — are now part of the cross-commonwealth rivalry. The reason is a hotly debated issue implicating the Internet and First Amendment. Specifically, when can an anonymous Internet speaker accused of defamation be unmasked?
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