QUESTION
Can a police report be used as proof of a false statement in a civil defamation case?
Asked on Mar 04th, 2014 on Libel, Slander and Defamation - Florida
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Defamation question in Florida: I was falsely accused of sexual assault. The police investigated and the police report states the accuser was the aggressor and there is no probable cause. The case is now inactive. However, the accuser told our mutual employer that I sexually assaulted her, and I was fired. Is the police report sufficient to prove the sexual assault accusation was false in a defamation suit against the accuser?
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It could, but it would not be the end all be all of proof. If you would like, we do offer FREE consultations to assist in determing how we can help. Just call 1-800-922-6442.
Answered on Mar 18th, 2014 at 1:36 PM
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