Libel

False and malicious use of PRINTED words.

• Bill of Rights

• due process

• free exercise clause

• libel

written untruths that are harmful to someone's reputation

• libel

• slander

• accused

• probable cause

Writing false information about someone with the intent to cause harm

• Libel

• Slander

• Criminal Cases

• Civil Cases

What is the term for false and defamatory statements made in written form?

• Libel

• Slander

• Defamation

• Calumny

Which of the following is a legal term for written defamation?

• Libel

• Slander

• Perjury

• Fraud

Libel is a form of defamation that is typically found in what medium?

• Written

• Spoken

• Gestures

• Digital

Which of the following is NOT a defense against a libel claim?

• Truth

• Privilege

• Opinion

• Malice

What must a public figure prove to win a libel case?

• Negligence

• Malice

• Inaccuracy

• Bias

Which amendment of the U.S. Constitution is often cited in libel cases?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

What is the primary difference between libel and slander?

• Libel is written, slander is spoken

• Libel is spoken, slander is written

• Libel is legal, slander is illegal

• Libel is civil, slander is criminal