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lawsprotect

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Wisconsin.
If a person being questioned by detectives during an investigation lies about someone's sexual history in a documented statement, can they be sued for defamation? If so, would this be considered libel or slander?
 


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BelizeBreeze

Senior Member
lawsprotect said:
Wisconsin.
If a person being questioned by detectives during an investigation lies about someone's sexual history in a documented statement, can they be sued for defamation? If so, would this be considered libel or slander?
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No, it would be considered falsification of an official report and perjury, depending on the circumstances.
 
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