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Defenses to libel that can result in dismissal before trial include the statement being one of opinion rather than fact or being "fair comment and criticism", though neither of these are imperatives on the US constitution. Truth is an absolute defense against defamation in the United States, [1] meaning true statements cannot be defamatory. [2]
Cyberstalking is the use of the Internet or other electronic means to stalk or harass an individual, group, or organization. [1] [2] It may include false accusations, defamation, slander and libel.
For example, if it can be established that the defendant knowingly conveyed untruths. [194] Article 4 makes it a crime to defame a deceased person according to Article 1 or 2. [193] Most obviously, the paragraph is meant to make it illegal to defame someone's parents as a way to bypass the law. [194]
A defamatory statement is presumed to be false, unless the defendant can prove its truth. English defamation law puts the burden of proof on the defendant, and does not require the plaintiff to prove falsehood. For that reason, it has been considered an impediment to free speech in much of the developed world.
As a general rule, the government can itself say whatever it wants to, even if this "favors one viewpoint over another". [73] If the government is using the speakers to express its own message, it is constitutional. [74] This analysis can change if the government is trying to encourage a "diversity of private views indiscriminately".
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Shopify, an e-commerce platform, has taken down an online store belonging to Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, for selling T-shirts bearing a swastika. The T-shirts were available for ...
Stephen A. Smith is doubling down on his criticism of Serena Williams’ surprise cameo alongside Kendrick Lamar during the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday, Feb. 9.. The ESPN commentator, 57 ...