Legal Question in Constitutional Law in Colorado

rape

Is it defamation of character to repeatedly call someone a rapist in front of their wife? Or is that protected by freedom of speech?


Asked on 5/07/09, 7:59 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Philip Rosmarin Rosmarin Law Firm

Re: rape

No, that is not protected speech, that is per se defamation of character, meaning you needn't even prove damages to collect a judgment against the person making that statement. The only defense they may have against a lawsuit is the truth, meaning they would have to show that you really are a rapist.

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Answered on 5/08/09, 2:34 pm


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