In Our Father's Path

Guard Your Tongue

Take the Results into Account

There is another situation which permits relating derogatory information for a beneficial purpose: if one's intention is to help someone who suffered from the behavior of the one involved.

If someone personally witnesses a Jew causing financial or other harm to his fellow, and his purpose is to help the victim get compensation, this is considered a beneficial purpose and he is permitted to relate the story. However, he must first confirm the facts are correct, rebuke the one who caused the damage, and he must also take into account the results of relating this information, making sure the perpetrator will not suffer more than the law stipulates.