2007-06-12 18:38:56 · 5 answers · asked by bishop 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
If the General said something like we should have tanks in Iraq to a reporter doing a story on the war, but then in the following paper it read that the General didn't want tanks in Iraq.
2007-06-12 19:16:27 · update #1
Most generally not.
He or she could be fired if the Army General were to sue the publication or network for libel, however.
2007-06-12 18:57:53 · answer #1 · answered by Warren D 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, I wanna watch anybody try that one with a general. Second, I hope the schmuck has a real good attorney that lied intentionally!
2007-06-13 02:44:04 · answer #2 · answered by ShadowCat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not likely unless it was done to harm the General and clearly untrue.
2007-06-13 01:50:32 · answer #3 · answered by bravozulu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have an example in mind or just a hypothetical question?
2007-06-13 01:48:39 · answer #4 · answered by Gojira the Great 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as in libel?.yes
2007-06-13 01:41:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋