Sentences with phrase «conviction of defamation»

Currently, sanctions as a result of conviction of defamation involve suspension of the publication company, and a fine imposed on the journalist and publisher.

Not exact matches

No, that is defamation of character and that is DA who is more concerned about her conviction rate then the health of her constituents.

Defamation is a criminal offense carrying a penalty for conviction of up to two years» imprisonment and possible fines.

@TonySnow The main issue in both cases would be whether the site expressly or by implication conveys the impression that the convictions have not be expunged when they actually have, through negligence in ignoring notice given, or through reckless disregard for the truth in the case of defamation.

As reported in the written decision of the Law Society Hearing Panel (which decision is under appeal by the applicant), the applicant threatened to sue the other board members for defamation after he was removed as President of the condo corporation and a notice of his removal was posted; circulated a letter (under a false name) on some floors within the building that falsely stated that some of the board members had previously gone bankrupt, had criminal convictions and were accepting bribes and free meals from the developer of the condominium to settle deficiencies with the developer; made a derogatory remark about some of the residents based on their ethnicity; threatened to report some of the directors to US / Canada border officials, falsely alleging that they were drug smugglers; threatened both the corporation's property manager and security services firm that their contracts with the condo corporation would be in jeopardy if they did not provide a character letter to the applicant.