Location: TN, USA.
I recently dated someone and it didn’t end well.
Basically, I lied halfway through our very short time together about the extent of something that didn’t involve her, and also led her on because she made multiple concerning threats and I just wanted it to dissolve naturally over the span of a couple weeks. She found out I lied, and is now using her friends to dogpile on a private Facebook group and saying defamatory things.
I am wondering if I am legally safe to explain the full situation to a couple of her friends as I believe if they heard my side of the story, I don’t think they would be continue in helping her. I asked ChatGPT this, and it said there was a possibility that I could be at risk legally if I mention unverifiable things about her mental health, drug use, suicide threats, etc… this seems far fetched? I would think it would be normal and ok to explain my side of the story over text. What are the guidelines or boundaries for something like this?
Comments
Truth is a defence to defamation. Only say what you absolutely know is truthful.
Honestly your best bet is to not get involved with these people at all. To ignore it. It’s unlikely they will be receptive to what you have to say.
If she is making defamatory statements that cause you damages you may want to consider pursuing a civil case. Certain types of defamation are considered damaging by their very nature and can be pursued as defamation per se, but may not be worth the cost to do so.