defamation
How do I warn people about a scammer/swindler who has not yet been indicted wihout being defamatory?
<p>I live in Australia. There is this person who cheats people all the time through devious schemes and convincing talks. I myself lost a few thousands of dollars from him. Two of my friends lost $50,000 and $30,000 respectively. He has yet to be indicted as I am in the process of suing him.</p>
<p>In the meanwhile, I am compelled to warn people about him as he is targeting people of my community and making us all look bad.</p>
<p>An article about him was published in top local news papers. I want to spread this article with a caption to warn people about him.</p>
<p>What is the best way to do so for it not to be defamatory and invite lawsuits?</p>
<p>This guy has been known to find legal loop holes and drag people to court.</p>

<h2>For a start: don't use the words &quot;scammer&quot; or &quot;swindler&quot;</h2>
<p>Stick to what you can 100% prove is true.</p>
<p>State facts: don't draw conclusions. This happened, then that happened, then I did this, then he did that etc.  Let the person you are communicating with draw their own conclusions.</p>
<h2>However, don't say anything!</h2>
<p>You say &quot;I am in the process of suing him&quot;. Therefore, everything about or connected with the case is <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sub_judice" rel="noreferrer">sub judice</a>. Anything you say could prejudice your case and may be contempt of court.</p>

<p>Im not familiar with Australian law, but in the US you can say anything as long as its true. So I would just say be able to back up everything you say.</p>
<p>But, I would just say what you're saying is confusing since &quot;indictment&quot; refers to a criminal case and &quot;suing him&quot; refers to civil.</p>
