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5. Yes, that is true.

Thu Jan 8, 2026, 01:23 PM

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Survivors may have a case if they can prove that the lies are affecting their own reputations. But in our legal system, that's a pretty heavy lift.

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Thinking of Richard Jewel now [View all] KT2000 Thursday OP

Legally, you can't defame the dead. WhiskeyGrinder Thursday #1

Is that true? KT2000 Thursday #2

Yes, that is true. WhiskeyGrinder Thursday #5

That attitude didn't prevail EYESORE 9001 Thursday #4

right but that's not a defamation suit WhiskeyGrinder Thursday #8

Fine EYESORE 9001 Thursday #9