If a viewer copies a violent act he sees on television, the victim can probably successfully sue the broadcaster for:

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The concept of a broadcaster being directly liable for a viewer's actions after watching violent content is not typically supported by law. There is no established legal principle like "copycat harm" that would hold broadcasters directly responsible for the actions of viewers. Negligence would be difficult to prove in this context, as it would require showing that the broadcaster owed a duty of care to the victim and breached that duty in a way that directly caused the harm. Emotional distress and outrage are also not directly applicable in this scenario for holding a broadcaster liable for a viewer's actions.

If a Viewer Copies a Violent Act He Sees on Television