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Some time ago I asked about net libel and defamation…

March 25, 2002 in imported | No comments

Some time ago I asked about net libel and defamation. the head lemur provided some great information:

Libel
“Libel and slander are legal claims for false statements of fact about a person that are printed, broadcast, spoken or otherwise communicated to others. Libel refers to statements in written or other permanent form, while slander refers to verbal statements and gestures. The term defamation encompasses both libel and slander.”

See: Libel FAQs
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