as in libel
the making of false statements that damage another's reputation
accused the newspaper columnist of defamation of character
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Recent Examples of defamation
Jo Ellis, a pilot in the Virginia National Guard, filed the defamation suit against Matt Wallace, a cryptocurrency investor and influencer on the social platform X.
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Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 10 Apr. 2025
Victims’ relatives testified during the defamation trial that they were traumatized by Jones’ conspiracies and threats from his followers.
—Associated Pess, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2025
Legal And Compliance Risks Defamatory content, misinformation or misleading claims can lead to legal challenges, including defamation lawsuits and regulatory scrutiny.
—Scott Keever, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Carter filed a separate defamation lawsuit against the Jane Doe in Alabama.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2025
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Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 10 Apr. 2025
Victims’ relatives testified during the defamation trial that they were traumatized by Jones’ conspiracies and threats from his followers.
—Associated Pess, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2025
Legal And Compliance Risks Defamatory content, misinformation or misleading claims can lead to legal challenges, including defamation lawsuits and regulatory scrutiny.
—Scott Keever, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Carter filed a separate defamation lawsuit against the Jane Doe in Alabama.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Defamation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defamation. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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