slander
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The case type is described as "Media and Communication -- Part 7 Claim -- Defamation -- libel and slander".
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
As accusations mounted, Do claimed he was the victim of slander, responding with defiant vitriol against the reporter who broke the story, Nick Gerda, and demanding his firing.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2025
He said the show was "disheartening slander" and he "believed we had moved beyond the lies and ruinous character portrayals of Lyle".
From BBC • May 14, 2025
Fishel then noted that she was not active on Facebook but took a dig at Ward, claiming she spoke to TMZ to slander the cast when their podcast was in the news.
From Salon • Feb. 25, 2025
With her younger sisters back in control, and sure of the support of Cleveland’s news media, Leah sued Chauncey Burr for slander based on the content of his lectures.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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