Slander is a—\n(1) false and malicious utterance made by word of mouth in a public manner against a person, whereby such person is charged with the commission of a deed punishable by law; or\n(2) a tale, or report maliciously made tending to injure the honor, reputation or worthiness of any person or any religious denomination or organization.
U.S. Virgin Islands Legal Code
1180
U.S. Virgin Islands § 1180 — U.S. Virgin Islands law