Regarding Lashon Hara
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Question
Reuven told Shimon a fact about Levi, in the name of Yehuda, from which it emerged that Levi is a liar. After some time, Shimon discovered that the fact was not true, and that Levi was telling the truth, which means that it was specifically Yehuda who had lied to Reuven.
Is Shimon permitted to tell Reuven the true facts, which will clear Levi's name but will lead Reuven to understand that Yehuda lied to him, and is he obligated to tell him?
Answer
Shalom u-vracha
It is forbidden to say something about another person from which it can be understood about someone that he is a liar or has other faults.
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