4846 () posted 273 days ago by Steeleproduction 273 days ago by Steeleproduction +4847 / -1 219 comments share 219 comments share save hide report block hide child comments Comments (219) sorted by: top new old worst You're viewing a single comment thread. View all comments, or full comment thread. ▲ 162 ▼ – deleted 162 points 273 days ago +163 / -1 ▲ 8 ▼ – midgetpornrocks 8 points 273 days ago +8 / -0 Not trying to be a smart ass here. This is a real question. I'm not a lawyer, so I have no idea. But I figure some pede might have better knowledge. Is there a rule/law or a legal basis in which someone can sue a news source like The Washington Post for publishing fake news? permalink parent save report block reply ▲ 5 ▼ – JGuez 5 points 273 days ago +5 / -0 Not a lawyer either, but I think you would have to prove intent to mislead/slander which is very difficult. permalink parent save report block reply
Not trying to be a smart ass here. This is a real question. I'm not a lawyer, so I have no idea. But I figure some pede might have better knowledge.
Is there a rule/law or a legal basis in which someone can sue a news source like The Washington Post for publishing fake news?
Not a lawyer either, but I think you would have to prove intent to mislead/slander which is very difficult.