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Rebuttal Rights in Defamation Lawsuits

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In many jurisdictions, a defendant in a defamation lawsuit can assert the truth as an absolute defense, meaning that if the statement is shown to be true, the lawsuit fails regardless of the harm caused.

Why this is interesting

Imagine someone publicly labels you a fraud, ruining your reputation. When you sue for defamation, the other side isn't just going to sit quietly—they get a powerful chance to fight back. What exactly can they do?