Is it defamation to spread false rumors about someone else?
hi Samuel it's Lena again.
My ex manager has gone to at least two of my friends and said that we have had a relationship, etc. We know many mutual friends and now it has spread to most people we know. I have felt so bad about this as it is really not true.
I have asked him to leave me alone and stop but he continues with his stories. Is this defamation and is it worth it for me to file a report?
Counselor's response
Thanks so much Lena I and a few others are working on it and we will give answers via our weblog.
It's better that you don't let the person spreading false rumors know about investigate the person's background, then think about thing be vigilant and try to make the person think that you don't notice so you can get info with other people gather information only. we know this person is criminal, or jealousy morbid.
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If a man says things against someone that are false then the EU law against defamation can be punishable.
Any behavior aimed at humiliating and insulting to destroy a person absolutely arises from sick thinking.
When you need more information about the person's background, by doing exactly as the person does, we mean doing back.
Because there are no people who are flawless, or would not have bad backgrounds.
Is it a crime to expose someone else to the spread of rumours? Slander
today so easily one can acquire networks via the internet to expose them criminal verbal sadism.
So of course if a person spreads false rumors about another it is a crime and can be punished. for example, a person has told another person that someone carries diseases, but without proof since it can be labeled as criminals.
You must not spread information about another person in any way. It can be a crime to spread certain information about someone else. Questions about crimes are regulated in the Criminal Code. Anyone who designates someone else as criminal or reprehensible in their way of life or otherwise provides information that is apt to subject them to the disrespect of others can be convicted of defamation (criminal code, chapter 5, section 1, first paragraph). In order for defamation to exist, one of the following is therefore required:
Another person is designated as a criminal
Another person is singled out as reprehensible in his way of life
The task is otherwise apt to expose another person to the disrespect of others
As an example of point 1) it can be mentioned that A claims that B has stolen money from C. By way of life according to point 2) is meant, for example, long-term alcohol abuse or sexual promiscuity. The following can be said about point 3). The task must be of a derogatory nature and of a more serious nature, but it is not required that the task be derogatory according to the general perception in society.
However, there are situations when a person, despite what is said above, should not be convicted of defamation. If he was obliged to make a statement or if it was otherwise justifiable in view of the circumstances to provide information, and if the information is also true or he had a reasonable basis for providing the information, he shall not be held liable (Criminal Code, Chapter 5 § 1, second paragraph). In order to be exempt from liability, the following is therefore required:
Obligation to declare or justifiably leave the task, and
the information must be true or a reasonable basis for providing information.
It could, for example, be about a politician being criticized in an open debate.
What applies in your case?
Based on the information you have given me, unfortunately my assessment is that what you describe does not constitute defamation. It is certainly not okay to spread rumors in any way, but not all rumor spreading is criminal either. So most likely what you describe is not criminal, but at the same time I want to point out that it is difficult for me to give you a hundred percent answer. This is because I don't know exactly what has been said. I therefore recommend that you contact the police to make a report, either by calling 114 14 or via the police's website. They can then make an assessment of the circumstances in your particular case and then, based on this, determine if you may have been the victim of a crime.
I hope you gained some clarity in your situation and how you can move forward. If you want to read more about defamation and insult, you can do so here on the police's website. Otherwise, I wish you the best of luck.
I want to thank Mrs. Jasticia who helps through our discussion.
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How to Deal With Rumors?
Train people in your network to be more careful about the person and follow the reasons..explain to your network that the person spreading only false rumors is completely untrue, and no one would believe the person.
Anyone who works in an office environment or went to high school knows all too well how damaging rumors can be when they get out of hand. While avoiding rumors altogether is ideal, sometimes you can't prevent a rumor from being spread about you. To deal with a rumor, it's best to practice things that will prevent future rumors, and to address the rumor calmly and right away.
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Don't take it personally. Some people live life in bitterness or malice, and will spread rumors because they think it will make them feel better about themselves. Others hear information incorrectly and without meaning to harm someone, will spread that information. Either way, rumors aren't usually a sign that you have done something wrong. They usually communicate that the people spreading them are struggling with insecurities or boredom, so don't take it personally.[1]
While this can be difficult to do because some rumors can be very hurtful, just remember that people spread rumors for a reason. Most people who are kind and care about others won't spread malicious rumors to harm someone. Those who spread rumors usually do so because they feel jealousy or envy towards you, or they are upset with their current state in life and want to add some drama to it to make it more interesting.
Most people who gossip behind others' backs lack human intelligence.
Those who lack intelligence and politeness and lack self-knowledge and do not know themselves, they easily spread false rumors behind others' backs. Basically, these people lack understanding. they lack conscience.They suffer from verbal sadism.
Stay above these rumors and don't encourage them by taking them personally and getting really upset. Some people spread rumors just to get a rise out of someone else. When rumors start to spread about you, act like nothing has happened and that you aren't affected by these lies. This can also help show people that the rumor isn't true, because you think it's so ridiculous that you don't even see a need to be upset about it.
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Respond to the rumor quickly. When a rumor is told about you, the best thing to do is respond to the rumor quickly. If you allow the rumor to fester and continue to be spread it may become worse or more exaggerated. Talk to the people who you have heard spread the rumor and explain to them that it is false, or go to an authority and let them know that the rumor isn't true.[2]
Some people choose to ignore rumors instead of responding to them. This can be a good option, depending on the extent of the rumor. If the rumor is something so outlandish that very few people actually believe it, it could be good to just ignore it and over time people will stop talking. However, if the rumor is believable or is something that could get you into trouble, you need to address it quickly. You don't want to end up in a position where you are at fault because others have spread lies about you.
For example, if there is a rumor going around your workplace that you haven't been working efficiently or are doing something against company policy, you should address that rumor quickly. If not, you may be in great trouble with your boss. You want to denounce a rumor by addressing it before you are confronted and asked if it is true. It's easier for someone to believe you when you come to them first.
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Find the source of the rumor. When you hear about a rumor, sometimes it's best to go to the source of the rumor to understand why it was spread. This can help you from being hurt and can also prevent you from judging someone incorrectly. As people are spreading the rumor ask them who they heard it from, and hopefully you will be able to find the source of the rumor.[3]
Once you have found the source or creator of the rumor, ask them why they spread it and where they got their information. If it was a friend, you might ask them if you did something that upset them that caused them to spread the rumor. You should also figure out if the rumor was spread in malice or because information was communicated incorrectly. Although neither are good things, someone may have spread a rumor, not knowing it was a rumor. In this case, the person wasn't doing it out of malice, so you don't want to create unnecessary drama.
If you find out someone did do the rumor out of malice, ask them why they started it. As stated earlier, people often start rumors because they are insecure about themselves. In this situation try to understand the person and practice giving them grace and forgiving them. Although this can be hard, the best way to love someone and help change them is by showing them grace when they don't deserve it. If you react kindly to this person, they may feel guilt or shame for spreading the rumor and then it may be easier to convince them to tell people the real truth.
Reader Poll: We asked 212 wikiHow readers about how they would rebuild trust with someone who turned against them, and only 8% of them said by making recommendations for how the person can prove their loyalty again.
Instead, practicing forgiveness and setting boundaries might be better strategies.
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Make it known the rumor was false. The best way to denounce a rumor is by proving to people that it can't possibly be true. You can do this by explaining to people what is actually true, or you can show it to them by your actions. If the rumor involves you and someone else, ask that other person to help you prove that the rumor is false. Sometimes it can be helpful to have a third party refute the rumor.[4]
If someone spread a rumor that you were cheating on your significant other, then be more faithful to them. Don't flirt with other people and spend more time with your significant other so that people begin to question the truth of the rumor.
If someone spread a rumor at your work about your laziness or that you were going against company policy, then try your best to show people you are a hard worker and that you are totally in line with company policy. Make it so hard for people to believe that the rumor is true.
While this step isn't always fun or enjoyable, because you may feel like you are having to prove yourself when you shouldn't be, it can be effective. Telling people a rumor isn't true may work, but when you show it to them, they have undeniable evidence and proof.
Gather your social support and get your friends to speak up for you.
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Understand that it may take time for the rumor to fade. Unfortunately, even if you have addressed the rumor, not all rumors fade quickly or immediately. Some people will believe you or will become uninterested while others may take some sort of twisted joy in hurting your reputation and will continue to discuss the rumor or the events surrounding it. Don't let these things bother you, but keep your head held high.
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Once you have addressed the rumor, there is not much you can do except to continue living life as you were. It may take time and patience, but eventually people will have moved onto another source of gossip.ignore the person who started it.
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