defamation of character
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We have laws about defamation of character, as Trump has discovered at great expense in the two lawsuits brought by Carroll, as well as about witness tampering.
From Salon • Apr. 14, 2024
Barret also took to Instagram around that time and compared himself to Johnny Depp, claiming he would sue his victims for defamation of character, according to court records.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2024
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
Getting hold of one of Erasmus's letters in which he was denounced, he continually threatened him with an action for defamation of character.
From Erasmus and the Age of Reformation by Huizinga, Johan
