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RE: No, even unknowingly false is defamation in most instances

In most US states, the standard for private figures is negligence, not strict liability. But who wants to take a shot at proving that they exercised due care before branding someone as a criminal?

At least with respect to the U.S., Jay's statement is wrong. There is no standard of "knowing or intentional," even for public figure plaintiffs. "Reckless" will do it for them.


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  • RE: No, even unknowingly false is defamation in most instances - Bruce from DC 15:41:35 08/07/07 (1)

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