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Defamation Quotes

On defamation and reputation

These quotes look at defamation as a legal matter, from personal experience with defamation cases to arguments against suing theatre actors over them.

Theatre owners cannot threaten actors with defamation cases and take them to court or seek compensation for losses incurred.

Quotes by Radha Ravi

I'm sure I took some licks at the system, and at trials and lawyers in general. I've seen enough of them for so many years both as a cop and a defendant in defamation cases.

Quotes by Joseph Wambaugh

There should be resolutions adopted in top international institutions, which are binding on all states and governments in the world, to forbid the defamation of religions.

Quotes by Hassan Nasrallah

HIV/AIDS isn't a top priority for any of the three major LGBT groups in the U.S.: not the HRC, or the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), or the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) - who together...

Quotes by Elizabeth Flock

Binding Quotes

My initial response was to sue her for defamation of character, but then I realized that I had no character.

Quotes by Charles Barkley

Australia's defamation laws help explain why the #MeToo movement, while managing to take down some of the most powerful men in the entertainment and media industry in the United States, has not taken off there.

Quotes by Bari Weiss

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of defamation cases do these quotes reference?
They range from personal experience as a defendant in defamation suits to broader debates over defamation cases against actors and public figures.
Should theatre actors be threatened with defamation suits?
One quote argues against it, stating that theatre owners shouldn't threaten actors with defamation cases or seek compensation through the courts.
Is 'defamation of religion' discussed here?
Yes, one quote calls for binding international resolutions to forbid the defamation of religions across all states and governments.
Which real organizations are named in this collection?
One quote references the HRC, GLAAD, and the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force while discussing which issues these LGBT advocacy groups prioritize.
Do these quotes treat defamation as mainly a legal or a social issue?
Both — some focus on courtroom consequences, while others frame defamation as a matter of public policy and reputation.

One speaker calls for binding rules against religious defamation, while another notes that groups like HRC and GLAAD rank other issues higher.