Libel or Defamation

In several states now (I presume you are talking about the USA) courts have ruled that falsely calling someone gay is not defamatory, since being gay is no longer considered (by most people) shameful or disgraceful. So name your jurisdiction.

Truth is a defense against libel and slander. Probably defamation as well

Tes yeux noirs-

Thank you.

I live in New York State.

My question is about exposing someone who really is gay. I believe it was done by the Gawker website to Peter Thiel who was a gay closeted man.

I think Thiel would have a better case with "invasion of privacy".

I usually like Gawker but the back door way Thiel has gone after them has been really interesting.

liberace went through that when gay was absolutley unacceptable. Look up his history. He did win, but to protect his purgery, he had to remain in the closet for the rest of his days. Its a shame the choice was made foe him, but I say they did him a favor...own it and be proud.