Legal Definitions - false news

Definition: False news is the act of spreading information that is not true and can cause conflict or discord between important people or groups.

Example: A person spreading rumors that a politician is involved in illegal activities, even though there is no evidence to support the claim.

Explanation: This example illustrates false news because the information being spread is not true and can cause harm to the politician's reputation and potentially cause conflict between the politician and their supporters.

Example: A news outlet publishing a story that a celebrity has died, when in fact they are still alive.

Explanation: This example illustrates false news because the information being reported is not true and can cause confusion and distress among the celebrity's fans and loved ones.