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In law, defamation is the communication of a statement that makes an express or implied factual claim that may harm the reputation of an individual, business, group, government or nation. Most jurisdictions provide legal actions, civil... [more]
In law, defamation is the communication of a statement that makes an express or implied factual claim that may harm the reputation of an individual, business, group, government or nation. Most jurisdictions provide legal actions, civil and/or criminal, to punish various kinds of defamation.
Here are some things Internet users can discover about Kiyoshi Martinez, a 24-year-old man from Mokena, Ill., from some of his recent posts online. He watched “The Colbert Report” on Tuesday night, he likes the musician Lenlow and he received bottles of olive oil and vinegar for his birthday. Mr. Martinez has Facebook and LinkedIn pages, a Twitter account and a Web site that includes his résumé. So it is surprising to learn that Mr. Martinez, an aide in the Illinois Senate, is also vigilant...
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Pop/folk musician Cat Stevens, now known as Yusuf Islam has won libel "substantial" damages over articles that suggested he refused to talk with women not wearing a veil. The stories in question also claimed that Mr Islam would only speak with women, other than his wife through a third party. His lawyer told The High Court in London that "Mr Islam has never had difficulties working with women". London-based World Entertainment News Network (WENN) agency has already apologized for the...
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By Erika Morphy There's something about the Web that makes some people just want to let it all out, compelling them to type things they'd hesitate to speak out loud. However, words on the Web can sometimes have real impact in the office -- and in the courtroom. Web or no Web, talking trash about your employer can get you fired, libeling others can get you sued, and some lies are far from harmless. Every blogger should know the story of Heather B. Armstrong, nee Hamilton. In February 2002...
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Two female students at Yale Law School who say anonymous, defamatory comments were made about them on the Internet identified one of the defendants yesterday in their federal lawsuit. The women filed new documents in US District Court naming Mathew C. Ryan of Austin, Texas. Through subpoenas to Internet service providers, the women have learned the identities of several other defendants but are trying to resolve their claims against those people before deciding whether to name them...
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Two female students at Yale Law School who say anonymous, defamatory comments were made about them on the Internet identified one of the defendants yesterday in their federal lawsuit. The women filed new documents in US District Court naming Mathew C. Ryan of Austin, Texas. Through subpoenas to Internet service providers, the women have learned the identities of several other defendants but are trying to resolve their claims against those people before deciding whether to name them...
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John McCain supporters held back little Wednesday as they issued dismissive attacks on Barack Obama and flattering praise of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and her credentials to be vice president. In some cases, the reproach and the praise stretched the truth.
- McCain selects Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as running mate (rss.topix.net)
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and her Republican supporters held back little Wednesday as they issued dismissive attacks on Barack Obama and flattering praise on her credentials to be vice president. In some cases, the reproach and the praise stretched the truth.
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- Excerpts: Remarks by Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (denverpost.com)
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From: To: Date: 2008-03-04
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Defamation: [Subject];
From: To: [Recipient] Date: 2008-02-28
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Defamation: Libelous and / or slanderous statements on blogs;
From: To: [Recipient] Date: 2008-04-23
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