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We are moving to a model where you can make an accusation in the media with zero evidence and the person you are acccusing will be crucified on your work alone. There is no way for someone who is accused to defend themselves from these claims since accusations are being made anonymously and never in a court where facts and evidence can be presented. Even if the claims are tried in court, acquittals are meaningless since your name is already destroyed.
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These accusations aren't about what's legal or illegal. If you have to break the law to step down from public office we're screwed. Bad behavior is enough to justify someone getting canned for sure.
But you know, there are several laws protecting people from slander and libel. One court of public opinion strategy is to stand up to your false accuser. If your entire staff doesn't quit, then maybe you'll be on to some path of redemption. Hehr hasn't been loud and clear in his denial of the situation. I don't know if we've seen a false accusation yet.
A reasonable amount of proof can be determined in most cases.