In libel law, the offensive communication must be shown to cause harm to the plaintiff's reputation in the mind of "right thinking persons," and it also must be shown to be ___ .

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In libel law, the offensive communication must be shown to be false to be considered defamatory. Personal opinion and fair comment are generally protected as free speech, and substantively true statements cannot be considered defamatory.

In Libel Law, the Offensive Communication Must Be Shown to Cause