WTWizard, I have never seen nor heard of a JW concerned about relaying false information or even making it up to suit themselves. Further, I have never heard of a JW reproved either privately or publicly, disfellowshiped, or even privately counseled for slander. It just doesn't happen because the WTBTS doesn't care about individuals who are slandered.
I'm wondering why you didn't mention anything about unprotected sex, it seems like that is pretty much "anyone else's business if you choose".