> derogatory
Not a legal term. You're looking for defamation, or even libel.
But these are public persons, and as such they have less protection from defamation and libel than private persons. I.e., that defense should not fly.
Not a legal term. You're looking for defamation, or even libel.
But these are public persons, and as such they have less protection from defamation and libel than private persons. I.e., that defense should not fly.