Legal Question in Personal Injury in Louisiana

Re: slander or libel

He can sue the person who accused him of the rape if they did so knowing it was a lie. I doubt if he can sue any police agency. Libel, slander and defamation of character occur when written and/or spoken words damage one's reputation and whatever follows, ie, you lose a job or are demoted etc. The mere accusing one of a crime is defamation per say, so that if he can prove someone intentionally accused him of the crime knowing it was false, then he can get damages. I do not believe punitive damages are available in this type of suit.