Libel/Slander has almost a scientific definition in practice. You’re at risk of it if you make a falsifiable statement about somebody. “Asshole” is opinion. “Criminal” is fact (and you might have to prove it).
She’s a millionaire who probably has a publicist. Her views, opinions and findings were just shouted through this article. I’m not accusing it of being good journalism. I totally agree that the writer wanted a sensationalistic piece of news. The author let this lady write it for him. He didn’t do any critical thinking at all.
