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Damage done to a person through writing is called libel. Slander is spoken defamation. Both libel and slander are types of defamation, and generally four or more people besides the victim would be witnesses for it to meet the legal definition. Plus one would have to prove harm.
Of course, there are relaxed standards when public figures are involved. Just calling a politician a crook or a liar may not be enough to be considered defamation, since maliciousness would be required. So another politician or member of the press would be more likely to get hit by such a suit as opposed to a regular person who stands nothing to gain from any attempt at defamation.
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