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    Everything online journalists need to protect their legal rights. This free resource culls from all Reporters Committee resources and includes exclusive content on digital media law issues.

    Slander

    Slander is a defamatory communication that is communicated orally.

    Rhode Island Supreme Court dismisses defamation complaint against reporter, talk radio host

    Raymond Baldino | Libel | News | July 9, 2012
    Raymond Baldino
    News
    July 9, 2012

    The Rhode Island Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a defamation claim brought by a restaurant owner against two journalists for their coverage of a 2009 "off the record" event at his restaurant where attendees included politicians, businesspeople and press members.