YouTube Defamation Expert Witness

YouTube videos can reach large audiences quickly and can appear prominently in search results for names and brands. In defamation cases involving video content, Bill Hartzer analyzes the visibility, framing, and likely impact of those videos across YouTube and search engines.

Key Questions in YouTube Defamation Matters

• How easy was it to find the video using the name or brand?
• Did the title, thumbnail, and description present allegations as fact?
• How many views, likes, comments, or shares did the video receive?
• Was the video recommended by YouTube for related searches or topics?
• Did the video lead to spin-off content or commentary by others?

Bill’s Analysis Approach

Bill reviews the content itself, surrounding metadata, comments, and cross-platform references. Where data is available, he considers watch time and engagement signals. He then explains how the video likely appeared to viewers and how it contributed to online reputation harm.