I'd guess that in many jurisdictions, some libel law could be used to slap them if the story names individuals or (some places) corporate entities. This probab

I'd guess that in many jurisdictions, some libel law could be used to slap them if the story names individuals or (some places) corporate entities. This probably would require the mentioned parties to sue, though - so no luck if it is a fake news story portraying someone in a positive light.