What is the name of your state? Ohio
I resigned from my previous employer, because the owner was stealing money from clients.
I reported my beliefs of his crimes, and he has been indicted on 56 felony counts.
His attorney filed a motion to dismiss based on the allegation that the state destroyed
evidence. I was subpoenaed by the defense to testify at the hearing. They had me come to the court house for 4 days. On the last day, his attorney told me I would not be
called.
Closing arguments were submitted in writing. His attorney closing argument included a
statement that I was fired because of theft. This is untrue, and can be proven by the
defendant's emails and letters to me. I believe his attorney knows it is untrue. I believe she did not have me testify, so she could argue that I destroyed evidence on the state's behalf, without having to deal with the facts I would introduce as a witness.
Can I sue the attorney for libel, or is there an absolute defense based on privilege?
I resigned from my previous employer, because the owner was stealing money from clients.
I reported my beliefs of his crimes, and he has been indicted on 56 felony counts.
His attorney filed a motion to dismiss based on the allegation that the state destroyed
evidence. I was subpoenaed by the defense to testify at the hearing. They had me come to the court house for 4 days. On the last day, his attorney told me I would not be
called.
Closing arguments were submitted in writing. His attorney closing argument included a
statement that I was fired because of theft. This is untrue, and can be proven by the
defendant's emails and letters to me. I believe his attorney knows it is untrue. I believe she did not have me testify, so she could argue that I destroyed evidence on the state's behalf, without having to deal with the facts I would introduce as a witness.
Can I sue the attorney for libel, or is there an absolute defense based on privilege?