N.H. Criminal Libel Charges (for Allegedly Libeling Police Chief) Dropped

Charges have been dropped in that case I blogged about Wednesday, reports Sea Coast Online (Alex LaCasse):

Citing a review by the New Hampshire attorney general's office, Exeter police dropped the criminal defamation charge against Robert Frese for online comments he made accusing the police chief of "covering up for a dirty cop."

In a press release issued Thursday afternoon, Exeter police said "In further review by the attorney general's office of the facts of this case and the law, it is their opinion that the state would not prevail at trial. After careful consideration of all the opinions involved, the Exeter Police Department has decided to nolle prosse the charge."