[English Translations for Global Clients - Success Case]

1. Case Overview

The client in this case had posted a comment online expressing dissatisfaction with a news article, and was later accused of defamation due to that comment.

The complainant alleged that the comment contained false information and claimed that the client had damaged their reputation by spreading falsehoods.

As a result, the client was criminally investigated for defamation.

2. Taelim’s Assistance

Taelim Law Firm’s defense team argued that the client’s comment was merely a personal opinion or emotional expression regarding the article — not a statement made with the intent to defame.

The attorneys meticulously reviewed Supreme Court precedents and similar case law, building a solid legal argument to prove that the client’s act lacked the element of “intent to defame.”

They also emphasized that the complainant’s claims alone were insufficient to prove falsity and that there was no objective evidence establishing that the client had knowingly posted false information.

Through a fact-based and logical defense, Taelim persuaded the investigative authorities that the essential legal elements of defamation were not met.

3. Case Outcome

The prosecution fully accepted Taelim’s defense arguments.

After reviewing the evidence, the investigators concluded that the complainant’s one-sided claims were not credible, and there was no proof that the client had made false statements or acted with malicious intent.

As a result, the client received a “no charges” (non-prosecution) decision on grounds of insufficient evidence.

4. Significance of the Judgment

This case highlights the delicate balance between freedom of expression and defamation law in online communication.

Even when a comment may seem critical or harsh, criminal liability for defamation requires clear proof of both false information and a specific intent to defame.

Taelim Law Firm successfully demonstrated that the client’s remarks were protected expressions of opinion rather than defamatory statements.

Through precise legal reasoning and a thorough analysis of motive and evidence, the firm protected the client from unjust criminal punishment and ensured their return to everyday life free from prosecution.

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