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Libel and Slander are well-established legal concepts that have been around for ages. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defamation http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defa

• Retric 17y ago
  Yes, yes, but the question assumed that the poster had told the truth. With a criminal complaint there is an assumption of innocence such that you have significant legal protections even if you fail to show up. With a civil suit no such evidence is required to file and if you fail to show up you the default is you lose without any party trying to defend you. I would suggest that a reasonable demonstration of evidence supporting the claim should be required before the other party is even notified and such a requirement have no impact on the actual case. Also a public defendant should be provided to defend you etc. Basically, a presumption of innocence until demonstrated otherwise.
  • stcredzero 17y ago
    In the case discussed in the headline, the guy is admitting -- nay bragging -- that he deceived a number of parties on purpose.