Libel

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