They both should sue for slander, defamation of character, and libel.
li·bel
NOUN
a published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation. Compare with slander.
synonyms: defamation · defamation of character · character assassination · [more]
(in admiralty and ecclesiastical law) a plaintiff's written declaration.
VERB
defame (someone) by publishing a libel:
"she alleged the magazine had libeled her"
synonyms: defame · malign · slander · blacken someone's name · [more]
(in admiralty and ecclesiastical law) bring a suit against (someone).
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