Libel Per Se in United States

Libel Per Se 

One need not prove damages in cases of libel per se. Falsely accusing another of being stricken by a loathesome disease, of sexual immorality, of professional incompetence, or having committed a crime

Robinson v. Nationwide Ins. Co., 273 N.C. 391, 159 S.E.2d 896, 898.