Not an attorney. But it seems to me in a case like this truth, as in libel and slander, would be an absolute defense.
If the store owner has the video goods on ‘em...such as them walking out with a fifth tucked under their arm, that should be enough...no verdict required.
You can get sued for anything, and you can lose if you get an incompetent or crooked lawyer, judge, jury, witness, cop, etc.
Slander and libel laws might protect you somewhat from slander and libel laws, but there are a million other ways a crooked lawyer get get you — “settling out of court”, as this lawyer mentioned, is the holy grail for scumbag lawyers (the norm).
The only way to win with honor in the court system is to play beyond their rules, and not get caught.
Psychology may be a better way. Years ago, I read of a man who owned an inner city liquor store. Frequently robbed, he finally had enough, got a gun, and killed an armed robber.
After the police removed the body, he had to shut the store for the rest of the day to clean up, then got an idea.
The chalk outline, where the robber’s body had been, was still there, so he got some masking tape and white paint, and made it a permanent marking on the floor. He noted after that, that about once a month, some character would come through the door, take one look, and exit never to return. And no more robberies.
Now this set me to think about shoplifters. All there was was the outline of a body on the floor. No context. But to a potential criminal, of *any* kind, they wouldn’t know that it was of an armed robber. Could it be the outline of a shoplifter?
I wonder if it would cut down on shoplifting as well?
Always was a big fan of Mike. Now a bigger fan.
We need to post pics of lawyers along with their home addresses. Use TOR.
Same Mike Rowe who is narrator on Deadliest Catch?
This is why I like Mike Rowe. Well, this and the fact that he’s real-man kind of sexy.
But can someone tell me what Whistle Pig is?