From: ichudov@algebra.com
Date: Mon, 27 Jan 1997 06:26:27 -0800 (PST)
To: Cypherpunks <cypherpunks@toad.com>
Subject: Re: libsln.htm -- Is Libel a Crime?
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[Cc: to Dr. John Martin Grubor, Law Systems Institute, Medical-Cannabis Assn]

Jim Choate wrote:
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I am not sure if you posted this information in response to my request
to cite a statute that would prove that libel is a crime.

Me> Jim Choate wrote:
Me> > 
Me> > 
Me> > 
Me> > Are you aware that attributing statements in print to a party when that
Me> > party did not write them is a crime?
Me> 
Me> cite the statute


These postings do not prove that libel is a crime. It is because libel
is not a crime. Libel is a tort, and unlike with crime, the government
cannot initiate a legal action against someone for libel. Only injured
(libeled) individuals and not the government can sue in a libel case.

I would appreciate if someone more knowledgeable about the law could
comment on this. I may be mistaken.

igor 

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	- Igor.