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When politicians use smear campaigns that are blatant lies can they be sued for slander?
If they can then why doesn't it happen? Is there a mutual agreement between politicians not to sue?
3 Answers
- Tony ZLv 61 decade agoFavorite Answer
When the subject of the defamatory language is a political figure, then the standard of proof is much higher, and the plaintiff must show malice; That is, it must be proven that the party making the defamatory communication did so with a complete disregard for the facts. A political organization that engineers a smear campaign can easily make the defense that they have some factual basis for making these claims, even if they were mistaken.
- EisbärLv 71 decade ago
It's harder to bring defamation claims when the person being allegedly defamed is a public figure. That being said, I'm sure there are probably still lawsuits.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Anyone can bring suit, but it is seldom done, the tabloids thrive only because any publicity of celebrities usually gets them more fame.
