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Can I report slander or defamation to the police? Slander or defamation of character is a civil matter, and so we do not have any jurisdiction to assist with this. We recommend you speaking to a solicitor or Citizens Advice before taking any action.

Slander is a false oral statement that damages the reputation of another person or business, resulting in economic and personal loss. For example, while making a speech at a town hall meeting, a politician accuses her rival of committing a crime, when, in reality, no crime has been committed.

Libel is a defamatory statement that is written. Slander is a defamatory statement that is oral. At common law, libel and slander were analyzed under different sets of standards, with libel recognized as the more serious wrong.

When someone makes comments or publishes content about someone else that is unfair, untrue and harmful to their reputation, they could be held liable for defamation. At Saunders Law, we work with a wide range of individuals, including celebrities, influencers and public figures on a wide range of media law issues.

If you die without a will and have a spouse but no children, your spouse will be entitled to the first $100,000 of your personal property and half of your real estate. Your parents will be entitled to the other half of the real estate and personal property.

The Estate Settlement Timeline: While there is no strict deadline for this in North Carolina law, it's typically advisable to do so within a month to avoid unnecessary delays in the probate process.