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SemperEadem

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57. I was not talking about a public forum

Thu Feb 16, 2012, 07:47 AM

Feb 2012

I said that SHE is not a public figure and in that sense, she does not have to prove actual malice.

Go look it up. It's law 101: Public figure is a legal term applied in the context of defamation actions (libel and slander) as well as invasion of privacy. A public figure (such as a politician, celebrity, or business leader) cannot base a lawsuit on incorrect harmful statements unless there is proof that the writer or publisher acted with actual malice (knowledge of falsity or reckless disregard for the truth[1] ). The burden of proof in defamation actions is higher in the case of a public figure.

This woman does not meet this definition. Limpfuck slandered her and she is entitled to recourse in a court of law.

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I remember the elements of libel... CoffeeCat Feb 2012 #53

My dear, what he did is called "Slander" SemperEadem Feb 2012 #41

i don't think that's correct. unblock Feb 2012 #44

Actually....scarebaby would only have to prove "falsity" CoffeeCat Feb 2012 #54

my concern is that in this respect i think she did thrust herself into the spotlight unblock Feb 2012 #56

I was not talking about a public forum SemperEadem Feb 2012 #57

i'm just saying it's a very uphill legal battle unblock Feb 2012 #58

that has not been established SemperEadem Feb 2012 #59

what about all the other challenges to building a successful case? unblock Feb 2012 #60

so because it's "challenging" SemperEadem Feb 2012 #62

who said dismissed? unblock Feb 2012 #63

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