Ohio Rev. Code § 2739.02
Current with legislation from 2024 received as of May 9, 2024.
In an action for a libel or a slander, the defendant may allege and prove the truth of the matter charged as defamatory. Proof of the truth thereof shall be a complete defense. In all such actions any mitigating circumstances may be proved to reduce damages.
R.C. §2739.02