defamation

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Liu, a prominent investigative reporter in China, was previously arrested in 2013 on suspicion of defamation after accusing a high-ranking official of corruption.

From BBC

In December, he filed a multi-billion dollar lawsuit in a Florida court accusing the BBC of defamation and of violating a trade practices law over the editing of a Panorama programme.

From BBC

The 32-year-old shot to prominence tackling some of the country's most sensitive topics while defending ethnic minorities, journalists facing defamation charges and clients branded blasphemers.

From Barron's

Kramnik, who called the federation’s investigation “insulting and unfair,” in turn filed a defamation lawsuit against the organization the following month.

From Los Angeles Times

In voice notes sent afterwards, she said our work was "not professional" and warned of potential defamation proceedings.

From BBC