Larry Flynt
/ photo courtesy 'Element Archives'
SYRACUSE -- Larry Flynt, the controversial publisher of Hustler Magazine, will speak at Syracuse University on Tuesday.
He is a staunch advocate of the First Amendment, and will speak on "Fighting for the First Amendment" at 5 p.m. March 5 at the Goldstein Auditorium in the Schine Student Center. Flynt will be a guest of the Newhouse School's Tully Center for Free Speech. The event is part of the Tully Center's Distinguished Speakers Series.
Flynt is an outspoken defender of First Amendment rights. Throughout his career, he has been involved in numerous legal battles regarding the regulation of free speech in the U.S., including the Supreme Court case HUSTLER Magazine vs. Falwell back in 1988. The historic decision found the interest in protecting free speech surpasses the interest in protecting public figures' emotions and reputations. "This year marks the 25th anniversary of that famous case, which is one of the most important free speech cases in our history," says Roy Gutterman, director of the Tully Center. "It will be an honor to be able to talk about this case and others with the man who has fought so hard for these First Amendment principles."
Flynt still serves as the chairman of the HUSTLER brand of properties.
The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are required and will be available from the Schine Box Office starting on February 20 for students and February 26 for the general public. Parking will be available in University Avenue Garage or Booth Garage for $5.
You can follow the discussion on Twitter at #FightingforFirst.
