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MacKasey

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2. He is just trying to intimidate Olivia

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Thu Dec 5, 2024, 09:12 PM

Dec 5

Opinion: Statements of opinion are protected by free speech and are not considered defamatory.

Also the victim has to prove the statements did major damage to their reputation.

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