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re: This stupid Ole Miss / Rebel rags lawsuit
Posted on 6/14/17 at 4:22 pm to bamasgot13
Posted on 6/14/17 at 4:22 pm to bamasgot13
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It's actually not that simple. In order to actually WIN a defamation case you have to: 1) prove statements were false 2) be able to show that THOSE statements have actually resulted in harm to one's reputation and/or business
Don't you also have to prove that it was done with malicious intent?
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Posted on 6/14/17 at 4:45 pm to AshLSU
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Don't you also have to prove that it was done with malicious intent?
Publication of false statements (libel) requires proof of malice. In this case, the plaintiff has to prove A) intent to harm, B) actual harm, and (this one is the biggie) C) that all the statements were false.
The burden of proof is entirely on the plaintiff to prove defendant was false, not on the defendant to prove they are right. That's a tough standard to meet.
In a weird twist, look at all the publicity this law suit is getting for RR. They may actually see an uptick in revenue in the short term as a result of the "free" exposure and a result of the general Ole Miss public rallying behind them since RR is fighting back.
Posted on 6/14/17 at 4:51 pm to AshLSU
The whole damn thing is nothing more than a diversion tactic. A classic misdirection campaign from Ole Miss people. Nothing more, nothing less.
And there will be more to come surely when the Booster names are released for public consumption.
It won't be enough to divert or misdirect the NCAA, they've already done their due diligence and handed down a bevy of allegations weighty enough to sink the program and any/all named in the NOAs. I can't see the COI looking favorably on the OM folks when their people are targeting student athletes and other programs and making conspiracy theories.
And there will be more to come surely when the Booster names are released for public consumption.
It won't be enough to divert or misdirect the NCAA, they've already done their due diligence and handed down a bevy of allegations weighty enough to sink the program and any/all named in the NOAs. I can't see the COI looking favorably on the OM folks when their people are targeting student athletes and other programs and making conspiracy theories.
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