The suit contended that they had made "false and defamatory statements."

Under the law, the issue of liability for false and defamatory statements was settled by the jury in its civil verdict on July 13.

This was subsequently used by the planters in their prosecution of Long for publishing defamatory statements.

A defamatory statement is presumed to be false unless the defendant can prove its truth.

Initially the request was dismissed because of defamatory statement made by the police commissioner.

Professor Jew said the sexually defamatory statements had damaged her career.

Furthermore, the calculation for lost profits was calculated on a national scale, against the regional nature of the defamatory statements.

A defamatory statement in an email can lead to litigation.

Slander is a defamatory statement made by word of mouth or by gesture.

The courts will not stop publication of defamatory statements in any case where the person who wants to make them is prepared to defend.

Conversely many offensive statements made in public go unchallenged - also for political reasons.

It has also caused him to become involved in numerous controversies related to perceived offensive statements.

"That is why I reject this offensive and inopportune statement concerning my commander in chief."

He was indeed a changed man: no more talk shows, offensive statements, utopian schemes, or lost causes.

"That, together with the publication of another offensive statement over the weekend, made me feel I really needed to say something to the community."

During his political career, Dornan became known for his controversial or offensive statements.

How dare you make these offensive statements and then ask for money to support you.

I am very concerned by the misleading, offensive and even hate-fuelled statements which can still be heard.

Since I wasn't among those who were taken care of, I find that statement morally offensive.

He still retained the hope of reconciliation with the mother country, and was unwilling it should be lessened by offensive statements.