0113 Statements made as part of preparation to testify at judicial proceeding are absolutely immune from defamation liability. Statements made to Congressional committee are absolutely immune from defamation liability, and repetition in media does not result in liability unless defendant cooperated in or authorized such repetition. Statements made by persons required to investigate and report on child abuse are absolutely immune from defamation liability.CitationSPITLER v CII (McMartin Pre-School) 11 CA4 432 [See: CivC 47(b)(2); Silberg v Anderson 50 C3 205; PenC 11172]
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