What constitutes defamation of character?
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What constitutes defamation of character?
I recently got a job at a gas station and stole $10. They caught me on camera but before any confrontation I quit and left becuase I could not do the job. They took the video and posted it all over Facebook for all my friends and family to see multiple times. Is there a case for defamation of character?
Asked on November 17, 2016 under Personal Injury, California
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Defamation is a false statement made with knowledge of its falsity communicated to a third party and the statement is injurious to your reputation.
Truth is a defense to defamation.
Since you admit taking ten dollars and there is video of it, there is no case for defamation because the statement is true even though it is terrible that it was posted on Facebook.
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