§ 6560. Truth as defense in prosecution for libel or defamation
If a person is prosecuted by information or indictment for uttering and publishing a libel or for defaming the civil authority of the State, under a plea of not guilty, he or she may give evidence as to the truth of the words contained in such supposed libel, as set forth in the information or indictment. If he or she proves their truth to the satisfaction of the jury, it shall find the respondent not guilty in its verdict.
Structure Vermont Statutes
Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Chapter 201 - Pleadings and Proof; Trial
§ 6502. Presumption of innocence
§ 6504. Employment of counsel on behalf of State
§ 6555. Nolle prosequi when proof shows greater offense than charged
§ 6556. Former acquittal a bar
§ 6558. Allegation and proof of ownership
§ 6559. Allegation and proof of intent to defraud
§ 6560. Truth as defense in prosecution for libel or defamation