Dare to Defame: Ashlee Simpson
Numerous media outlets claim that Ashlee Simpson is pregnant with Pete Wentz’s baby. If the reports are true, congrats! If not, they could constitute defamation. Defamation is any untrue published statement of fact that may harm a person’s reputation.
Realize, however, that defamation lawsuits brought by celebs can be difficult to win. Unlike regular folk, celebs generally have to meet a higher standard. Celebs have to prove that the alleged defamatory statement is false and was made with malicious intent, meaning that it was published with either knowledge of falsity or in reckless disregard for the truth.
Question: Which is more damaging to Ashlee’s reputation — lip syncing or being preggers? Talk to me — Papa Popsquire Don’t Preach!
April 21st, 2008 at 9:44 pm
Lip sycning! Wow, that episode on SNL must have been the most embarrassing moment of her life!