-> He's right.  In U.S. law, truth is an absolute defense against
-> a libel or slander suit.  (It isn't against an invasion of privacy
-> suit, but that hardly applies here.)

It is NOT in Canada so he could be charged here. Saying someone is a
crook, even if true, is a chargable offence if they can prove it caused
them a loss of income.

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