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Tag: Libel and Slander

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American Could Face Prison in Thailand Over Negative Reviews of a Resort

September 28, 2020RICHARD C. PADDOCKComments Off on American Could Face Prison in Thailand Over Negative Reviews of a Resort

The man was arrested under Thailand’s criminal defamation law, which has been used to silence critics and stifle dissent. The hotel that brought charges acknowledges that using the law might be “excessive.”

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Protests Take On Thailand’s Monarchy, Despite Laws Banning Such Criticism

August 13, 2020August 14, 2020HANNAH BEECHComments Off on Protests Take On Thailand’s Monarchy, Despite Laws Banning Such Criticism

The rare questioning of Thailand’s royal family comes as student-led demonstrations have gained momentum, testing the government and the boundaries of strict lèse-majesté laws.

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Filipino Journalist Maria Ressa Convicted of Libel

June 15, 2020June 15, 2020Jason Gutierrez and Alexandra StevensonComments Off on Filipino Journalist Maria Ressa Convicted of Libel

The conviction of Ms. Ressa, a critic of President Rodrigo Duterte and his violent drug war, is the latest blow to press freedoms in the country.

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Founder of 8chan Faces Arrest on ‘Cyberlibel’ Charge

February 27, 2020February 27, 2020DANIEL VICTORComments Off on Founder of 8chan Faces Arrest on ‘Cyberlibel’ Charge

Fredrick Brennan, who founded the site that has given visibility to violent extremists, gave up control of it in 2015 and has criticized 8chan’s current leader.

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They Said #MeToo. Now They Are Being Sued.

December 27, 2019Sui-Lee Wee and Li YuanComments Off on They Said #MeToo. Now They Are Being Sued.

A growing number of men in China are using defamation lawsuits to counter claims of sexual harassment. Women are thinking twice about speaking out.

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Australian Booksellers Block Sales of Ronan Farrow’s Book

October 16, 2019TACEY RYCHTERComments Off on Australian Booksellers Block Sales of Ronan Farrow’s Book

“Catch and Kill” was pulled from two of Australia’s biggest online book retailers amid legal threats from the former National Enquirer editor who features prominently in the book.

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Journalist Behind France’s #MeToo Movement Loses Defamation Case

September 25, 2019AURELIEN BREEDENComments Off on Journalist Behind France’s #MeToo Movement Loses Defamation Case

Sandra Muller started #BalanceTonPorc, or #ExposeYourPig, when she accused a former TV executive of making crude comments to her. He admitted the comments but denied harassment.

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Myanmar Military Uses Threat of Prison to Stifle Criticism Ahead of Elections

August 16, 2019August 16, 2019RICHARD C. PADDOCK and SAW NANGComments Off on Myanmar Military Uses Threat of Prison to Stifle Criticism Ahead of Elections

The military, known for its brutal ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya people, is using defamation laws to solidify its authority ahead of parliamentary elections next year.

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Yael Stone Is Identified as ‘Witness X’ in Geoffrey Rush Defamation Case

May 10, 2019May 10, 2019CLARISSA SEBAG-MONTEFIOREComments Off on Yael Stone Is Identified as ‘Witness X’ in Geoffrey Rush Defamation Case

Evidence from Ms. Stone, who has accused Mr. Rush, the actor, of inappropriate behavior, was kept out of the trial of his defamation suit against an Australian news outlet.

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Geoffrey Rush Wins Defamation Case Against Australian Newspaper Publisher

April 11, 2019April 11, 2019CLARISSA SEBAG-MONTEFIOREComments Off on Geoffrey Rush Wins Defamation Case Against Australian Newspaper Publisher

The actor said two front-page articles in 2017 wrongly accused him of sexually harassing a female co-star during a Sydney theater production. He was awarded over $600,000 in initial damages.

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