Defamation

Understanding defamation per se in Colorado: Learn about the categories of statements that are inherently inflammatory and legally actionable.

Colorado law defines defamation as a false or demeaning statement of fact about another individual that is shared with a third party.

Defamation can be either written (libel) or spoken (slander). Libel is defamation that is written down, such as in an article or social media post. Slander is defamation that is spoken, such as in a conversation or during a broadcast.