Defamation Legal Recourse Mississippi

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In Mississippi, spreading false information that damages your reputation may be considered defamation. The elements include a false statement presented as fact, the statement being about you, harm to your reputation, communication to a third party, and fault by the defendant. Consult a local attorney for legal action.

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In Mississippi, if someone spreads false information damaging your reputation, it could be considered defamation. Here are the elements for defamation:
*. False statement presented as a fact.
*. The statement is about you.
*. The statement harms your reputation.
*. The statement is communicated to someone other than you.
*. The defendant is at fault for communicating the statement.
To proceed legally, you might want to consult a local attorney.