defamation of character
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"We believe these comments potentially amount to defamation of character," Ball said, adding, "and are exploring options to ensure the Congressman's name emerges from these slanderous remarks unscathed."
From Salon • Apr. 20, 2022
Furthermore, the courts have recognized that government officials and other public figures might try to silence press criticism and avoid unfavorable news coverage by threatening a lawsuit for defamation of character.
From Textbooks • Jul. 28, 2021
The second two aspects of a defamation of character case are more difficult to prove.
From Encyclopedia.com • Jun. 12, 2018
Although the outlet removed the comment, the police charged Frese with criminal defamation of character, a Class B misdemeanor.
From Slate • Jun. 1, 2018
For this plain statement of facts, Mr. Lewis commenced a suit against Mr. Tappan, for defamation of character; laying the damages at the round sum of ten thousand dollars.
From Twenty-Two Years a Slave, and Forty Years a Freeman Embracing a Correspondence of Several Years, While President of Wilberforce Colony, London, Canada West by Steward, Austin
