she can sue for slander and defamation
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A defamation lawsuit is a civil action that allows someone to sue a person or business for making false and harmful statements about them. To win a defamation lawsuit, you must generally prove the following:
- The defendant made a false statement about you
- The defendant published or communicated the statement to a third party
- The statement caused harm to your reputation or finances
- The statement is not privileged