what's it called?

is it illegal?

would it fall under slander?

or is it in another category?

12/11/2005 1:41:29 PM

Quote :

"In English and American law, and systems based on them, libel and slander are two forms of defamation (or defamation of character), which is the tort or delict of making a false statement of fact that injures someone's reputation. "Defamation" is however the generally-used term internationally, and is accordingly used in this article where it is not necessary to distinguish between "libel" and "slander". "

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slander

12/11/2005 1:57:38 PM

man I knew that one, too



^

12/11/2005 1:59:35 PM

Could be libel or slander. Some states have a separate tort/crime of "false accusation"

But yes, it is illegal.

[Edited on December 11, 2005 at 2:38 PM. Reason : add]

12/11/2005 2:37:48 PM