Originally Posted by
Herod
Would it be possible for the Captain to sue the F.O. for libel, if he believes himself to be innocent? That might bring more evidence to light. Just a thought.
Not for bringing the action itself, court process will be privileged though he can perhaps counterclaim. OTOH if she's appearing on TV etc he might have an opening but I think defamation is a much harder thing to prove in US than UK; constitution and all that.