Privileged Documents
Are police reports considered privileged documents and, therefore, a defense in a libel suit?
Asked on 3/14/07, 10:44 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Stone
Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE
Re: Privileged Documents
In California, statements made by accusers to the police are absolutely privileged -- even if they are intentionally false and hurtful -- under defamation laws. Other laws may (or may not) provide a remedy depending on the sircumstances.
Answered on 3/15/07, 12:22 am
