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Libel vs. Slander
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A comment on a public forum states that a doctor has lost their medical license due to malpractice, which is untrue.
Libel, as comments on forums are written and can harm the doctor's professional standing.
A newspaper publishes an untrue article about a celebrity having an affair.
Libel, because it is a written defamatory statement.
A person verbally tells their friend that their neighbor is a convicted felon when they are not.
Slander, because it is a spoken statement in a private conversation.
During a TV interview, a guest falsely accuses a politician of taking bribes.
Slander, because it is a spoken statement.
A celebrity's ex-partner makes a YouTube video falsely claiming the celebrity is a drug addict.
Slander, because it's a spoken statement, albeit on a video platform.
During a heated argument in public, one person accuses another of being a liar and a cheat without evidence.
Slander, because these accusations are verbal and made in person.
In an autobiography, an individual falsely accuses a former business partner of espionage.
Libel, as the accusation is published in a written book format.
A graffiti message on a public wall falsely declares that a store sells expired products.
Libel, as the message is written and displayed in a public space.
A public speaker at a rally makes a false verbal accusation that a community leader is corrupt.
Slander, because it is a spoken statement made in a public, live event.
A blog post falsely claims a teacher has been fired for incompetence.
Libel, because it is a written defamatory statement that can harm the teacher's professional reputation.
A comedian on a radio show jokes that an actor can't read or write, implying illiteracy.
Slander, because it is a spoken statement, even if intended as humor.
An anonymous flyer distributed in a neighborhood claims a local official is embezzling funds.
Libel, as it's a printed statement that falsely attacks someone's honesty and integrity.
A user posts a false accusation on social media that a teacher mistreats students.
Libel, because the statement is written on a social networking service.
Someone at a party loudly claims that their coworker is stealing from the company without proof.
Slander, because it is a spoken defamation in a social setting.
An online review falsely states that a hotel has bedbugs when it does not.
Libel, because online reviews are written and can be read by the public.
A podcast host falsely states that a famous author plagiarized their work.
Slander, because it is a spoken statement made during a podcast recording.
A political candidate's campaign poster falsely calls his opponent a high school dropout.
Libel, as the accusation is printed on campaign materials.
A person tweets that a local restaurant has failed health inspections when it hasn't.
Libel, as tweets are written and published electronically.
A magazine column includes a false statement about a business owner being bankrupt.
Libel, because the statement is written in a published magazine.
In an email sent to colleagues, an employee wrongly accuses their boss of discrimination.
Libel, because it's a written communication sent electronically.
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