The burden of proof that the alleged libel or slander is the truth is placed upon the person making the defamatory publication to prove. The target of the defamation is not required to prove the truth about accusations.
Wrong again,Lee. My God, you can't even do Wikipedia law competently. The target of the statement (i.e. the plaintiff)must prove the statement is false to have a case at all...it is one of the five elements of a cause of action for defamation.
"Under United States law, libel generally requires five key elements. The plaintiff must prove that the information was published, the plaintiff was directly or indirectly identified, the remarks were defamatory towards the plaintiff's reputation, the published information is false, and that the defendant is at fault."
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