I want to write a book about certain individuals in the public eye,
that might not be in the most flattering light.  Rumors, gossip, and
personal tidbits about local celebrities.  Adultry, gambling, drugs,
etc.  If I state that the stories may or may not be true, would I be
covered from being sued for libel or slander?  Any tips?

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Request for Question Clarification by omnivorous-ga on 05 Nov 2004 21:28 PST

AX --

The law varies greatly, even among the English-speaking countries
(U.S./U.K./Canada/Australia).  If you intend to do this in Iran, could
you please let us know?

Best regards,

Omnivorous-GA

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Clarification of Question by axcreations-ga on 05 Nov 2004 21:36 PST

This will be written and published in the United States, about
primarly US celebrities.

You are likely to get into big trouble if you name names.

The usual way of getting round this is to write it with fictional
characters but even then if the real life prototypes can be easily
indentified, Watch out!

I hope that you will be discreet enough not to many any of my - er - adventures?

Many thanks in anticipation!