MS SB2860

Requires media outlets that reported on initial case filings to publish follow-up coverage of the final outcome within 10 days of receiving a written notice demand from an accused party, if the petitioner received less relief than originally sought.

Accused party must send notice demand to media outlet within 20 days after verdict, including original allegations, relief sought, actual outcome, venue location, and docket number under penalty of perjury.

Media outlets must remove or cease displaying mug shots in follow-up publications if accused was acquitted, entered no contest plea, or received a more favorable outcome than originally available.

Accused may sue for statutory damages of $10,000, actual damages, attorney's fees, and injunctive relief if media outlet fails to comply with notice demand within 10-day deadline; filing must occur within 1 year of noncompliance.

Media outlets are exempt from liability if they published satire/parody, already reported the outcome before notice, received untimely notice, never initially reported the case, or published documentaries or extensive investigative reports.