defamation suits
Slander court cases
Defamation suits are lawsuits filed against someone for damaging another's reputation through false statements.
The plaintiff must typically prove the statement was false, published to others, and caused harm.
Public figures face a higher burden, needing to show actual malice—that the defendant knew the statement was false or acted with reckless disregard for the truth.
The newspaper settled the defamation suit out of court.
- libelPrinted defamation
- slanderSpoken false defamation
- actual maliceIntentional or reckless falsehood
- lawsuitCivil court proceeding
- court of lawJudicial body for disputes
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