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Man Ordered to Pay $150K for Online Defamation | Calgary News
A Saskatchewan man faces over $150,000 in damages after a judge ruled he defamed a former rural municipality administrator on Facebook with false, malicious claims—accusing her of stealing public funds and lying. The court found his posts intentionally damaging to her reputation, and despite multiple court appearances he skipped, citing fake legal precedents, and rejecting a settlement with an apology and $5,000, he now owes $125,000 in general damages and $25,000 in aggravated damages plus legal fees. The case underscores the devastating real-world impact of online harassment, which left…
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