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as in defamation
the making of false statements that damage another's reputation
the actor's lawyers charge that the tabloid engaged in a deliberate campaign of character assassination
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as in libel
the use of personal attacks or insults in order to undermine an opponent
refused to resort to character assassination even if it meant losing his bid for governor
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The weird character assassination of Sharon Carter?
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Nola Pfau, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2024
Daszak has come in for more than his share of character assassination.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
And, look, there's a reason why there's a lot of journalists at NBC News uncomfortable with this because many of our professional dealings with the RNC over the last six years have been met with gaslighting, have been met with character assassination.
—Nbc Universal, NBC News, 24 Mar. 2024
Trump excels also at character assassination, ridiculing his critics almost daily.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2024
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Nola Pfau, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2024
Daszak has come in for more than his share of character assassination.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
And, look, there's a reason why there's a lot of journalists at NBC News uncomfortable with this because many of our professional dealings with the RNC over the last six years have been met with gaslighting, have been met with character assassination.
—Nbc Universal, NBC News, 24 Mar. 2024
Trump excels also at character assassination, ridiculing his critics almost daily.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2024
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Espousing those conspiracy theories, which have been widely debunked, has embroiled the MyPillow CEO and others in defamation lawsuits from voting machine companies like Dominion Voting Systems and Smartmatic.Josh Margolin, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2024
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The former president has previously filed several lawsuits against media organizations, including a March defamation case against ABC News over a question asked by anchor George Stephanopoulos during an interview.CBS News, CBS News, 31 Oct. 2024
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Chief Justice Sharon Kennedy dissented, noting that Ohio's one-year statute of limitations for slander and libel cases has stood since 1853.Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 8 Aug. 2024
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The company still faces a libel suit from Eric Coomer, a former employee of Dominion Voting Systems who was falsely accused of rigging the 2020 election in favor of President Joe Biden.Melissa Cruz, USA TODAY, 12 Oct. 2024
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In 1989, he was adopted by another couple, who were prosecuted in 1991 for charges of physical abuse and assault against foster and adopted children and found guilty in 1992.Hanna Park, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
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Erik Tells All, a five-part documentary where Erik Menendez shared their allegations of abuse, how they were forced to keep the abuse secret, the crime of assault, and the murders themselves—all via phone interviews from prison.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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In 2018, the killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi at a Saudi consulate also stalled the promotion of Neom as Crown Prince Mohammed faced global censure and scrutiny over the incident.Angela Yang, NBC News, 25 Sep. 2024
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Yet the political positions that Russian exiles tend to embrace in the West, either out of conviction or to avoid censure, imperil their political credibility in Russia.Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2024
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As the cultural landscape shifted, Playboy faced growing criticism for objectifying women, increasingly painting the brand as demeaning and out of touch with modern values.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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Trump, 78, has fueled Democrats' criticisms about his stamina by canceling several appearances — including what was supposed to be a town hall Tuesday with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard.Sophia Cai, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Character assassination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/character%20assassination. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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