slander
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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
The case type is described as "Media and Communication -- Part 7 Claim -- Defamation -- libel and slander".
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
Webber also sued Dash for libel and slander in April 2024.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2025
Imamoglu was also critical of Turkish state broadcaster TRT, which he said was funded by citizens' taxes and "should broadcast this hearing instead of reporting with lies and slander to discredit me".
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2025
When Chambers made the same allegations over the radio, Alger Hiss sued him for slander.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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