Originally Posted by ericgdukie44

Edited to add: In the present case, there is no way in a million years a that John Oliver can be found liable for libel. They have to show "actual malice" which is a legal term of art but essentially means he knew it was false or recklessly disregarded whether or not it was true before saying it (and it must meet the other tests listed above). It really is difficult to sue somebody for libel and win if you are a public person/corporation.