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Jacson6

(1,678 posts)

8. The problem is that these are rich people.

Reply to hamsterjill (Original post)

Sat Nov 22, 2025, 12:36 PM

Saturday

They can sue the victims for defamation and they would have to hire an attorney to defend themselves in a court of law at a very high cost in attorney & legal fees. It is better to have the government publish the list, so that they aren't liable. You can't be sued for reporting a crime to the government. It is just the reality in today's litigious society.