Chad W. Lawlor is suing two New Hampshire publications for defamation after his photo was published in a story about Chad David Lawlor, who pleaded guilty to sexual crimes against children. The lawsuit claims that both the New Hampshire Union Leader and WMUR mistakenly used his image instead of the convicted man's. Chad W. Lawlor, a victim of abuse himself, asserts he has suffered significant emotional trauma due to the error. Both media outlets did not comment on the lawsuit, although the Union Leader issued a correction in April.
Chad W. Lawlor is suing two local publications for publishing his photo erroneously alongside a story about a similarly named man who committed sexual crimes against children.
Chad David Lawlor pleaded guilty to four federal counts of sexual exploitation of a minor and was sentenced to 25 years in prison in March of 2024.
The Union Leader allegedly published the incorrect picture in both print and online editions, later correcting the mistake in an April 3 announcement.
The lawsuit claims Chad W. Lawlor has suffered 'substantial emotional and psychological harm' due to the publication error.
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