Can a person be prosecuted for making false accusations about someone?

@Citychic (4067)
United States
June 11, 2009 3:58pm CST
Hey Mylotters, I just want to know if a person can be prosecuted for making false accusations about someone? I realize that this isn't a legal forum and I may get some incorrect information here from some but I just want to open up this discussion and hopefully the people that are going around making false accusations about others will stop. Thanks for your response in advance.
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@underdogtoo (9579)
• Philippines
11 Jun 09
A lot of things can happen with false accusations and legal remedies are certainly available. In less civilized places the actions taken might be drastic. Cheers!!
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@AmbiePam (120692)
• United States
12 Jun 09
You can be charged with libel or slander.