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N.Y. Decision on Showing Required for #TheyLied Defamation Claims Based on Allegations of Sexual Assault
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N.Y. appellate court: A defamation case can proceed if there's a "substantial basis" for the underlying defamation claim.
Because of this, Weiner 's case can go forward, though if it gets to trial he will then have to show by clear and convincing evidence that Vitagliano 's allegations were false.
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