Q: Can someone accused of defamation claim that he has acted because of a major mental health issue? A: In fact, it is a hard and invalid defense because the defamation should be committed by a person who knows already what he is doing and why…

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Can a major mental health issue bean excuse for someone accused of defamation?

Can someone accused of defamation claim that he has acted because of a major mental health issue?

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23 Dec 2021, 06:19

In fact, it is a hard and invalid defense because the defamation should be committed by a person who knows already what he is doing and why.

23 Dec 2021, 07:01

In a case of schizophrenia, a person believes that some things are true but they are not and might say something that is considered defamation. What is the rule in this case?

23 Dec 2021, 07:16

I do not have much info regarding this kind of disease, however, as long as the accused is able to prove the nature of this kind of disease and he has it, I believe the court will not charge him.

23 Dec 2021, 10:44

Thanks!

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