Zhang Yingying's lawsuit turmoil: Where is the boundary of rumor-mongering and slander?
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Recently, the entertainment industry has once again set off an uproar, and Internet celebrity Zhang Yingying announced that she will sue Zhang Lan, Ge Siqi and some netizens for reasons that directly point to rumors and slander. As soon as this news came out, it immediately aroused widespread attention and heated discussions among netizens. So, within the scope of the law, how exactly do you define rumor-mongering and slander, and can Zhang Yingying's road to prosecution be smooth?
First, let's explore the legal definition of rumormongering and defamation. Rumor-mongering, i.e. the deliberate fabrication and dissemination of fictitious facts, is often aimed at damaging the reputation and personality of others. Defamation, on the other hand, is to slander others with false content, with obvious subjective intent and malicious intent. Legally, both of these are criminal acts that infringe on the personal rights and interests of others, and once the circumstances are serious, they may constitute the crime of defamation and be punished by law.
Zhang Yingying's decision to prosecute stemmed from the false accusations made against her by Zhang Lan and Ge Siqi. Zhang Lan once hinted in the live broadcast that Zhang Yingying was an undercover agent, while Ge Siqi labeled Zhang Yingying as an "informant" in public.
These remarks undoubtedly brought great damage to Zhang Yingying's reputation. However, in order to constitute the crime of defamation in law, it is necessary to prove not only the falsity of the speech, but also the blatant and targeted dissemination of the speech.
Regarding the remarks of netizens, if Zhang Yingying wants to sue for rumors and slander, I am afraid it will not be easy. Speech on the Internet is often anonymous and extensive, and netizens' comments often use rhetorical questions or hints, making it difficult to directly prove their subjective intent and malicious intent. In addition, netizens did not name names when commenting, but more reasonable comments and discussions on hot topics, which reduced the possibility of defamation to a certain extent.
Of course, Zhang Yingying can file a lawsuit from the perspective of infringement of portrait rights and reputation rights. After all, whether it is Zhang Lan or Ge Siqi, when Zhang Yingying is mentioned in public, her portrait and reputation may be involved. In this regard, the probability of Zhang Yingying winning the lawsuit will undoubtedly be higher.
However, we must also see that Zhang Yingying's road to prosecution is not an easy road. Zhang Lan and Ge Siqi are both veterans in the entertainment industry, and they are likely to have some unknown evidence in their hands. If Zhang Yingying's lawsuit fails, she may not only face financial losses, but also further damage her reputation and image.
In short, rumor-mongering and defamation are not tolerated by law, but how to define their boundaries and how to protect the rights and interests of victims is still an issue worthy of in-depth discussion. For Zhang Yingying, her choice to sue is undoubtedly a brave act, but we also hope that she can protect her rights and interests while respecting the facts and the law, and avoid getting into a bigger controversy.