newspaper accusations

[ryansss]

i was accused of some allegations (never charged) and these allegations made it to a local paper who printed my name. the allegations have been investigated and found to have no truth or substance. what are my rights with the newspaper? the article did a lot of damage to me in my personal and professional life. please help with some good advice

 

[Proserpina]

Newspapers have historically been immune from most forms of defamation.

You were accused. The local paper printed the accusations. This is not defamation.

 

[mightymoose]

It was your arrest that was reported.
If it was alleged that you had been convicted then perhaps you would have an argument.
Arrest records are public information.