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Libel
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J Quiz 4 Libel
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Libel
First Law of Libel
Truth is a defense for Libel
Second Law of Libel
Qualified Privilege = Applies to Government
"Report fairly & impartially"
Even if what is reported it UNTRUE, BUT you tried for OBJECTIVITY, you have the right to Qualified Privilege.
Opposite of QUALIFIED Privilege = ABSOLUTE Privilege.
ABSOLUTE PRIVILEGE = Law of Libel for the President, politicians, public officials.
Third Law of Libel
Fair comment
Applies to all opinion writing (blogs/editorials)
As long as the writing is not malicious (no intent to harm)
Harm = Physical, financial, or harm of character.
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