Chofetz Chaim Daily 28 Cheshvan 7:3 Asur to believe LH even if heard from two people. They are wicked people who we do not trust to spoil a good person’s name because they are speaking LH. 7:4 Asur to believe a rumor that ploni did an aveira, may suspect until clarified. One may relate it in conversation, but not purposely spread it.
7:5 Mutar to believe LH about someone who is known to constantly transgress serious sins*
7:6 If someone degrades himself and another, you may believe it about himself but not the other.
*A Tinok Shenishba, e.g. someone who didn’t receive a proper Jewish education, or did, but has unfortunately had challenging life experiences, and we have to deal with him like with any other Jew. is till considered “Amitecha” and LH cannot be said, listened or believed. For any questions one should speak to a Posek.
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