Are Defamation Suits the New Battleground for Sexual Assault? | The Agenda

After the rise of the #MeToo movement, activists noticed an increase in a new tool to fight against allegations of sexual assault. Many men accused of misconduct have turned to defamation lawsuits as a way to protect their career and reputation. Does Canadian law make it too easy for men to sue their accusers? Is this the new avenue to litigate sexual assault cases? Mandi Gray explores these questions in her new book "Suing for Silence: Sexual Violence and Defamation Law."
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