False Interview Summaries Defamation

Summary

In Montana, if the sheriffs departments summaries of interviews are inaccurate and harm someones reputation, it might constitute defamation. However, this can be complex as public officials often have qualified immunity. Montana Code Annotated 2019, Title 27, Chapter 1, Part 8, Section 27-1-802 applies. If a false statement resulted in a felony charge, it could be a serious issue. However, it depends on various factors like the intention behind the false statement. Montana Code Annotated 2019, Title 45, Chapter 7, Part 4, Section 45-7-401 might be applicable. Legal counsel could provide more precise advice.

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They provided an insurance company with a summary of the aydio interviews people gave at the sheriffs office but what they wrote was not what matched the audio interview and wasnt even close enough to be called a summary
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Montana
In Montana, if the sheriff's department's summaries of interviews are inaccurate and harm someone's reputation, it might constitute defamation. However, this can be complex as public officials often have qualified immunity.
- Montana Code Annotated *, Title *, Chapter *, Part *, Section *-*-* applies.
- Consult a local attorney for accurate advice.
Even if it resulted in a felony charge
If a false statement resulted in a felony charge, it could be a serious issue. However, it depends on various factors like the intention behind the false statement:
- Montana Code Annotated *, Title *, Chapter *, Part *, Section *-*-* might be applicable.
- Legal counsel could provide more precise advice.