Libel and Slander

You hold off with the story until you can verify for yourself that this story is true.

Even though this e-mail came from your friend, you must always find out the facts yourself, not rely on someone else’s words. You are responsible for everything you print, even if you report accurately the false report from your friend or any other false information from E-Mail or the internet.

OR

Would you rely on your friend’s information and include this story in your entertainment gossip section?