defamation
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Scandals at the state level have overshadowed the run-up to the national competitions this week in Miami, and one contestant is suing the organization for defamation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
He was charged under a law that came into force in March 2018, which bans the defamation of historical figures associated with the party.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
That ruling requires public figures claiming defamation to prove speakers had “actual malice,” meaning they knew the statements were false or else acted with reckless disregard for the truth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
Earlier this month, Afram added a defamation claim to his lawsuit against Netflix.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
During 33 BCE, disagreements and mistrust turned to public accusations and defamation.
From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby
Vocabulary lists containing defamation
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Just Mercy
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