In Reply to: No, even unknowingly false is defamation in most instances posted by JoshT on August 7, 2007 at 14:23:41:
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)
- I see . . . - JoshT 16:12:28 08/07/07 (0)