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My question involves defamation in the state of: Online


Hi guys,

I had a question about slandering people online. If I called somebody "fat" or "ugly" and they hurt themselves because of this, Can I get sued? (this is all hypothetical, I havent done it.)

Thanks!

Sued successfully, no. Frivilous suits are filed from time to time, but the defandant can countersue also.


Here is a general example of such suit, wrongful death. What do you think?


http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/1121061grace1.html


Jenny Jones had a similar case filed against her:


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Jenny_Jones_Show


NOTE: These case are UNIQUE in legal nature.

Calling a person ugly that cases them to spiral into a depression and hurt themselves or commit suicide is NOT actionable.