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Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2739.01 Libel and slander
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In an action for a libel or slander, it is sufficient to state, generally, that the defamatory matter was published or spoken of the plaintiff. If the allegation is denied, the plaintiff must prove the facts, showing that the defamatory matter was published or spoken of him. In s…
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2739.02 Defenses in actions for libel or slander
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In an action for a libel or a slander, the defendant may allege and prove the truth of the matter charged as defamatory. Proof of the truth thereof shall be a complete defense. In all such actions any mitigating circumstances may be proved to reduce damages.
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2739.03 Conditions for liability of owners, licensees, or operators of radio and television stations
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(A) The owner, licensee, or operator of a visual or sound radio broadcasting station or network of stations shall not be liable for any damages for any defamatory statement uttered over the facilities of the station or network by or on behalf of any candidate for public office if…
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2739.04 Disclosure of new source
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No person engaged in the work of, or connected with, or employed by any noncommercial educational or commercial radio broadcasting station, or any noncommercial educational or commercial television broadcasting station, or network of such stations, for the purpose of gathering, p…