> From: William Robb [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> From: "Steve Larson"
>
> > I`m with Bob. If you`re in public, you take your chances.
>
> If you take and publish a picture that shows a person in a less than
> flattering way, you might find yourself in court on defamation charges.
> People have rights to control how they are are portrayed by
> others. Its why
> we have libel and slander laws.
Ummm... You may have to take care up there in Canada, and perhaps in other
countries.
Here in the US, The Supreme Court of the Unites States said long ago that
truth is an effective and sufficient defense to libel/slander suits.
In order to win a suit for libel or slander, you must show that:
1.) What was said was untrue, AND
2.) There was monetary damage. (You may win this amount.)
Monetary damage includes doctor's bills for your "trauma"
If it caused you monetary damage but was true, no case.
If it was untrue, but caused no monetary damage, no case.
If you are the press, then you must also show:
3.) Malice.
