Evidence indicates that those who contracted CJD in Great Britain got it from eating BSE infected beef. Jurors in this case will not decide whether the food libel law is unconstitutional, they will decide whether the actions of Oprah and her guest violated that law. This is a deep pockets vs. deep pockets case. If neither blinks, it could go all the way to the Supreme Court. Food-safety watchdog organizations and agricultural interests will watch this case carefully.
Legislators are unlikely to pass agri disparagement laws before the jury renders a verdict.
Public debate on food safety will be restricted. If it blew up, it was your fault. Learn the Heimlich maneuver. They not only infringe on our right to publicly debate a public issue, they seriously jeopardize the safety of every American.