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What is the legal difference between a libel and a slander charge?
Both terms refer to defamation of character. What separates written or broadcasted statements from spoken rumors regarding legal proof and damages?
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LegalInfo
asked 9d ago · 10 rep
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Libel is a defamatory statement recorded in a permanent form like text or video. Slander is temporary and spoken, requiring harder proof of actual financial damage.
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AttorneyDan
answered 9d ago