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Audubon is a Borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 9,182. Audubon was formed as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 13, 1905, from portions of Haddon Township. Portions of the borough were taken on July 3, 1947, to form the borough of Audubon Park, based on the results of a referendum held on October 28, 1947. Audubon is the home of three Medal of Honor recipients, the most awarded per capita of any town in the United States: Samuel M. Sampler, Edward Clyde Benfold, and Nelson V. Brittin,. The three are honored by a memorial at Audubon High School.

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What is defamation libel and slander law?

Defamation is any statement, whether written or oral, that injures the good name or reputation of another person. For a statement to be defamatory, it must not be true.

A defamation designed to be read is libel. Libel also may include harmful statements in a fixed medium, especially writing but also a picture, sign, or electronic broadcast.

An oral defamation is slander. Slander is a harmful statement in a transitory form, especially speech.

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What are defamation, slander and libel?

The term defamation refers to a false statement made about someone or some organization that is damaging to their...