defamation
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Hollywood star Rebel Wilson has been accused of making a "complete revision of history" in a defamation case brought against her by a young Australian actress.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
“The court had already dismissed 10 of Ms. Lively’s 13 claims, including every sexual harassment claim, every defamation claim, and all claims against the individual defendants,” Freedman said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
A representative of the RN party told AFP: "Jordan Bardella naturally denies these accusations levelled against him in the current political climate, and reserves the right to take legal action for defamation and slander."
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
Hollywood star Rebel Wilson says claims she bullied women on her film are "absolute nonsense" as she gave evidence for the first time in a high-profile defamation case against her in Sydney.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
Perhaps both of them would sue him, Abelman for character defamation and Lew for forgery.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
Vocabulary lists containing defamation
All About That Baseless: Bad-Faith Accusations
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Just Mercy
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