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40. Suing for defamation or definition of character?

Reply to workinclasszero (Original post)

Fri Nov 10, 2017, 03:57 PM

Nov 2017

I suspect the legal department at the Post is not exactly shaking in their boots from this spurious threat.

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Roy Moore's wife says shes going to sue the Washington Post for 'defamation' [View all] workinclasszero Nov 2017 OP

because she probably think it was appropriate.nt. drray23 Nov 2017 #1

I love making them open that money on litigation which they all claim is frivolous and mamas Nov 2017 #29

And she knows it's defamation and not true because God told her so? Pachamama Nov 2017 #2

She wants this all out in the open in court? Sweet NightWatcher Nov 2017 #3

IKR? workinclasszero Nov 2017 #7

Unless she wants an out... NightWatcher Nov 2017 #9

Hmm workinclasszero Nov 2017 #11

So which case gets resolved first? Kablooie Nov 2017 #4

"inappropriate sexual contact with a 14-year-old"? Codeine Nov 2017 #5

Oh please, oh please! Chasstev365 Nov 2017 #6

How did they defame her? Kingofalldems Nov 2017 #8

My immediate thought, as well. n/t Ms. Toad Nov 2017 #44

That may just blow up in their faces, big time Siwsan Nov 2017 #10

Chaff ! They aren't going to sue anybody, they are just The_Casual_Observer Nov 2017 #12

Exactly! nt Ilsa Nov 2017 #28

Go Right Ahead.... Laxman Nov 2017 #13

"Please proceed, Governor." LonghornJack Nov 2017 #37

Learn the lesson of Oscar Wilde Kaleva Nov 2017 #14

lol I'm sure they are quaking in their boots! JNelson6563 Nov 2017 #15

Hell yes! That means there will be depositions, right? Tatiana Nov 2017 #16

This will be a fun lawsuit to watch Gothmog Nov 2017 #17

I would love to see it happen. badhair77 Nov 2017 #18

Yeah bring it on workinclasszero Nov 2017 #19

Oh goody, like with testimonies and stuff? Canoe52 Nov 2017 #20

can sworn depostions in criminal cases onethatcares Nov 2017 #21

Can you defame someone with no character? Blindingly apparent Nov 2017 #22

Bring it on ThoughtCriminal Nov 2017 #23

Wait, Moore had character to begin with? Initech Nov 2017 #24

empty threat if there ever was one mnmoderatedem Nov 2017 #25

To prevail as a public figure, Roy would have to show that the WaPo story was published maliciously, struggle4progress Nov 2017 #26

Correct. Also Truth is an absolute defense against defamation. bench scientist Nov 2017 #27

Someone is actually married to that reptile?? Jeezus. nt Nay Nov 2017 #30

Yup. Married her when he was 38 and she was 24. n/t TexasBushwhacker Nov 2017 #32

She was a bit old for him eh? n/t Liberal In Texas Nov 2017 #42

How long did he know her? Iggo Nov 2017 #46

Might not be what you think. NCTraveler Nov 2017 #31

Trump tactic, but she's too dumb to realize OldHippieChick Nov 2017 #33

Does she even have standing? LiberalFighter Nov 2017 #34

fantastic, then if he becomes a gop senator we can watch the court proceedings... spanone Nov 2017 #35

I'm wondering what that couple might have done with minors. LiberalFighter Nov 2017 #36

Oh, Going To Court Over This Is Such A Good Idea ProfessorGAC Nov 2017 #38

I say go for it! hamsterjill Nov 2017 #39

Generally, it's not hers to waive - it's his. n/t Ms. Toad Nov 2017 #45

Suing for defamation or definition of character? gratuitous Nov 2017 #40

let me sum up this article in one photo........ Takket Nov 2017 #41

What's that about empty barrels making the most noise? n/t reflection Nov 2017 #43