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It looks like someone is going to deal with a lawsuit. Good work, but if I was one of those players, I'd be very mad.

• s_q_b 11y ago
  Not very likely in American courts given the public figure libel standard.[0] Essentially, in order to accuse a public figure (e.g. politicians), you have to prove that the defendant acted with actual malice. Actual malice in this case is defined as either actual knowledge that the statements were false, or reckless disregard for the truth. A reckless disregard for the truth is more than mere negligence, the person making the statement must have actual and demonstrable doubt as to the truth or falsity of the statements made. [1] It is very difficult to meet that standard. [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_figure https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_figure [1] New York Times Co. v. Sullivan (1964)