Defamation Claim Legal Steps

Summary

In South Carolina, if falsely accused of a crime and proof is provided, continued false claims may be defamation. Defamation involves false statements harming reputation, with libel being written and slander spoken. To pursue a defamation claim, document all evidence, consult an attorney, and file a complaint in the court where the harm occurred, typically where you live.

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if someone is coming that you did some thing and you showed them solid proof that you did not publicly and they intern come up with she could have faked this doing this thing or that thing what does that considered?
Hi Hannah,
To better understand your situation, could you please clarify whether you are dealing with a civil or criminal accusation? Additionally, knowing your location can help provide more specific legal information.
Thank you!
criminals
Hi Hannah,
Thank you for clarifying. To provide accurate information, could you please let me know which state or country you are in?
This will help me provide the relevant legal context for your situation.
Fortville, South Carolina
Hi Hannah,
Thank you for the information. In South Carolina, if someone publicly accuses you of a crime and you provide solid proof of your innocence, and they continue to claim you faked it, this could potentially be considered defamation.
- **Defamation**: Defamation involves false statements that harm someone's reputation. If the statement is written, it is libel; if spoken, it is slander.
Would you like more details on how to handle a defamation claim in South Carolina?
Fort mill
Hi Hannah,
Thank you for the information. Since you're in Fort Mill, South Carolina, here’s some general information about defamation:
- **Defamation**: False statements harming someone's reputation.
- **Libel**: Written defamation.
- **Slander**: Spoken defamation.
Would you like more details on how to handle a defamation claim in South Carolina?
but what if you’re showing them proof it wasn’t you and then they get online and say that I could have Photoshop some thing or made a document myself or fake text messages just fit their narrative that they’re wanting to have?
Hi Hannah,
Thank you for providing more details. In such cases where they claim you faked your proof, you may still pursue a defamation claim if their accusations are false and damaging to your reputation.
Would you like information on how to collect evidence or the process to file a defamation lawsuit in South Carolina?
yes
Hi Hannah,
Here’s how to handle a defamation claim in South Carolina:
- **Document Everything**: Save all communications and evidence.
- **Contact an Attorney**: Seek legal advice to evaluate your case.
- **File a Complaint**: You may need to file a complaint in the appropriate court.
Would you like more details on any specific step?
do I need to file a complaint where I live or where they live
Hi Hannah,
In South Carolina, you generally file a defamation complaint in the court where the harm occurred, which is often where you live, as that's where your reputation was affected.
Would you like more details on the filing process or finding the nearest court?