Mr. Knievel,

Pursuant to your request I have reviewed the circumstances surrounding your concern as to whether you have a viable case for defamation. Please be advised that this analysis is based entirely upon the facts presented by you and that any variation in the actual facts can alter the situation entirely or mitigate the possible damages.

Please be aware that the area of defamation is a difficult one and that the elements of your claim are dependent entirely upon whether or not the defendant in this case is considered a public or private figure. Also, you should be aware that, unlike many causes of action, defamation laws vary significantly from state to state, so being full advised as to the law in your particular jurisdiction is essential.

Whether the defamation in your case is one of libel, a written statement, or slander, an oral statement, the statement itself must...
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