Libel is a civil matter. The government can't charge you with libel. | Hacker News

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		kolanos on May 20, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Town Seized Building, Offered to Return It If Owne... Libel is a civil matter. The government can't charge you with libel.

ceejayoz on May 20, 2022 [–]

The government provides a judge and courtroom, decides the result, and enforces the judgement.

If you prefer a criminal matter, swap it out for fraud.

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