The plaintiff, an Arkansas state prisoner, appeals from the dismissal of an action for damages under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 brought against a prison employee. In his complaint, plaintiff alleged the defendant defamed his reputation by calling him an obscene name. We affirm.
Damages for defamation are not recoverable under § 1983 because a defamed person has not been deprived of any right, privilege...
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