The court ruled in favor of Lizy Tagliani in the case of slander and libel against Viviana Canosa
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The media dispute between Lizy Tagliani and Viviana Canosa reached its conclusion in court with a ruling that sets a precedent in the Argentine entertainment world. The court decided that the journalist must compensate the host financially and, in addition, issue a public apology for the insults she had expressed against her.
The case initiated by Tagliani on charges of slander and defamation remained at the center of media attention for months, following the verbal exchanges that both figures starred in on various programs and social networks. Ultimately, the court's decision favored the host of La Peña de Morfi, who had reported feeling deeply affected by Canosa's statements.
The information that ignited the scandal was revealed by Ángel de Brito live on LAM, when he disclosed that the former El Trece host had decided to pay the corresponding fine to prevent the case from going to trial. "Paying the fines means taking responsibility, that you don't want it to reach a verdict", the journalist stated, causing a stir among the panelists.
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However, the payment was not enough to close the matter. Lizy Tagliani, far from being satisfied with the financial compensation, clarified that for her the true act of reparation must include a public apology:
"The payment of the fine is an option provided by law, but there must be reparation for the damage, which in my case is the apology. That already depends on the judge. For me, by paying, she is acknowledging that she was wrong, because otherwise she would have gone to trial," she said in an interview with Lape Club Social Informativo (América TV).
The comedian also reflected on the emotional impact of the conflict and the importance of defending her name beyond the professional aspect: "My career doesn't matter to me. When this happened, I didn't care about my career, I cared about my honor, my last name, and my family. I can go back to working as a hairdresser or go door to door asking for food, but my name is the most important thing," she stated, visibly moved.
"I imagine people who don't have a microphone or a lawyer and find themselves involved in something like this... it messes with your head, it makes you want to end your life, literally", she said, highlighting the seriousness that this type of conflict can have for people without media support.
