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A comment on Elon Musk’s ‘pedo guy’ defamation case is going to trial. Parent comment
Some statements are naturally and obviously harmful; they are considered per se defamatory.
In defamation per se claims, plaintiffs don't have to prove injury because the harm to is presumed.
For example, falsely calling someone a criminal would fall under the per se umbrella."
http://kellywarnerlaw.com/us-defamation-laws/
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Some statements are naturally and obviously harmful; they are considered per se defamatory.
In defamation per se claims, plaintiffs don't have to prove injury because the harm to is presumed.
For example, falsely calling someone a criminal would fall under the per se umbrella."
http://kellywarnerlaw.com/us-defamation-laws/