Answer:

libels

Answer	Crossword Clue
LIBELS	Speaks ill of
LIBELS	Risks a lawsuit, in a way
LIBELS	Abuses freedom of the press, perhaps

LIBELS	Smears
LIBELS	Puts down in writing?
LIBELS	Puts down in print?
LIBELS	Prints lies about
LIBELS	Defames in print
LIBELS	Maligns
LIBELS	Defames in writing
LIBELS	Defames.

LIBELS	Defames
LIBELS	Actionable statements
LIBELS	Puts down
LIBELS	Sullies
LIBELS	Writes something untrue, knew it was untrue, and intended malice
LIBELS	Smears on paper
LIBELS	Smears in print
LIBELS	Smears with ink