re: OT lawyers: Is this slander and/or defamation of character

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Apparently he and the ED have had some fairly large "disagreements" over the years and he wants others in the organization to know this person's real character. He hasn't said anything about it to this point for fear it would cost him his job.

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That is stupid.

Tell your friend he is a loser.

Is it worth burning bridges over something that seems pretty minor?

It wouldn't be to me. He is retiring when he leaves his position.

That's classic harassment, the action of forcing/suggesting or otherwise requiring them to read a "naughty" anything is sexual harassment.

If any managers of the company were involved it should be reported through the proper channels.

In no way is it slander, defamation if it is true and reported through the companies designated channels.

if it's true it's true

I don't understand.

First, WTF does your friend care? Does he really think the "naughty" reading is offensive enough to elevate and potentially jeopardize his career?

Assuming so, your friend is possibly a snowflake and here's my legal answer - It depends. Assuming this is all true, if your friend simply tells the higher ups and/or public that the "naughty" reading took place, then there's no actionable slander/defamation/libel because truth is an absolute defense to this communication.

If your friend says this reading takes place and also that the executive director (insert name) is a bigoted, misogynist, racist, homophobic POS, then it could be slander/defamation/libel depending on who it's communicated to, how it's said, whether that person is a public vs. private figure, if there are damages to that person's reputation, etc.

Good info, I will pass it along. He's not worried about jeopardizing his own career as he is retiring.

Your friend is the biggest bitch on the planet

Your friend sounds like a douche and I hope he gets crucified while under oath at his deposition