N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15-168
Justification as defense to libel
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As of June 1, 2021
Every defendant who is charged by indictment with the publication of a libel may prove on the trial for the same the truth of the facts alleged in the indictment; and if it shall appear to the satisfaction of the jury that the facts are true, the defendant shall be acquitted of the charge.
Every defendant who is charged by indictment with the publication of a libel may prove on the trial for the same the truth of the facts alleged in the indictment; and if it shall appear to the satisfaction of the jury that the facts are true, the defendant shall be acquitted of the charge.
History
(R.C., c. 35, s. 26; Code, s. 1195; Rev., s. 3267; C.S., s. 4638.)
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