Dear {Mr./Mrs. Name},
I would like to retract the statement I made in {Name of Article/News Piece/Comment} on {Date}. I claimed {libelous statement} and this is untrue.
The statement was not made with any malicious intent to lie or defame the character of {person(s) defamed}. The error was the unfortunate result of {circumstances leading to libel}. I completely retract the false information and apologize for the mistake.
Sincerely,
{Sender}
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