Bari Weiss

Australia's defamation laws help explain why the #MeToo movement, while managing to take down some of the most powerful men in the entertainment and media industry in the United States, has not taken off there.

American Editor

Rick Tumlinson

Life is an affirmation, not a defamation. Life means living. Life means taking that one tiny or giant leap beyond what you know you can do, or simply beyond what you know. It is in these moments that we live.

American Businessman

Rakhi Sawant

I first decided to file a defamation case of Rs 50 Crore against Tanushree Dutta, but then I realized her value is nothing in the country so I chose 25 paisa as the defamation amount. That's all is her worth.

Indian Dancer

Marvin Olasky

More people need to understand the games secular liberals play. Here's one rule-of-thumb: No matter how bad a story sounds - particularly if it sounds bad - recognize the pattern of defamation.

American Educator

Joseph Wambaugh

I'm sure I took some licks at the system, and at trials and lawyers in general. I've seen enough of them for so many years both as a cop and a defendant in defamation cases.

American Writer

Subramanian Swamy

The truth is truth. I have never made a charge in my political career of 30 years where I have been disapproved. No defamation case has succeeded against me.

Indian Politician

David Hunt

As a lawyer who has dealt in defamation, I know that someone's reputation has to be lowered in the eyes of right-thinking people to sue.

English Politician

Radha Ravi

Theatre owners cannot threaten actors with defamation cases and take them to court or seek compensation for losses incurred.

Indian Actress

Mitch Daniels

The public is increasingly disgusted with a steady diet of defamation, and prepared to reward those who refrain from it.

American Politician

Charles Barkley

My initial response was to sue her for defamation of character, but then I realized that I had no character.

American Baseball Player

Using 'defamation' wrongly can lead to lawsuits, as it's a serious legal accusation.

Legal Consequences

'Defamation' involves damaging someone's reputation, not just making a negative comment.

Reputation Impact

Public figures, like celebrities, are common targets of 'defamation' but they also have a higher burden of proof.

Public Figures

'Defamation' suggests intent to harm by spreading falsehoods, rather than accidental misinformation.

Intent to Harm

'Defamation' can be against businesses or products, not just individuals.

Not Just Personal

Statements must cause actual harm or loss to be 'defamation,' not just be offensive.

Damage Must Ensue

 and a little while later, the accusing daughter filed a lawsuit. Even though I'd never mentioned her name, she sued me for defamation and invasion of privacy. And I went through nearly five years