That’s “all” there is to defamation, except . . .
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The law will have to agree that what was said – or implied – WAS “nasty”. Nasty things that are TRUE can be usually be published but there are times when you can print something that’s UNTRUE and nasty. And – you’ve guessed it – there are times when something that’s TRUE and nasty CANNOT be published. |
Hey, come back, come back! This is the law we’re dealing with. You didn’t think it was going to be straightforward, did you? Don’t despair. It’s not as bad as it sounds.