My question involves defamation in the state of: Oklahoma
I work for a fortune 25 company. I was recently away on vacation for 4 weeks and had been back for 2 weeks when a couple of my female coworkers came to me and reported that while i was gone a certain person i will call X was spreading some vicious rumors. The 1st was that a co worker and I are in a sexual relationship, and that i was telling everyone about it. i have never done anything with this lady. The 2nd rumor X started was that i raped her, which never happened. It was brought to my attention after me being back to work for 2weeks and i was shocked. I talked to a couple other male co workers that have had similar issues with X. So i brought it to my manager attention she is a fair person and I explained my imposition. My manager told me she would address the situation and speak with X manager however i feel justified in wanting that person terminated especially with the other outstanding rumors floating. I would not want to pursue a civil suit its probably not worth my time.
What can be done if X is not fired?
I am well known at work and have built a solid internal network however i will not be happy knowing my employer would let such actions slide. Acusation of felonious acts can get me fired so why would i put up with a work enviroment that simply slaps someone on the wrist for Felony acusations?
Basically what is the recourse i have if the employer (fortune 25 company) does not fire this person for slander, or whatever the HR term would be?

