defamation

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In voice notes sent afterwards, she said our work was "not professional" and warned of potential defamation proceedings.

From BBC

He denied those claims and sued his accuser for defamation.

From Los Angeles Times

She alleged the attention brought to her businesses online by Ms O'Connor's Facebook group had amounted to "horrific social media harassment" and defamation.

From BBC

While the investigation continued, Townsend sued the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in October 2018, alleging false imprisonment, defamation, racial discrimination and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

From Los Angeles Times

Hichilema, who came to office in 2021, has abolished criminal defamation laws against the president, but Zambians still face prosecution under other laws.

From BBC