You can sue the three people for defamation.  Defamation is a false statement made with knowledge of its falsity communicated to a third person who recognizes the defamatory content and the statement is injurious to your reputation.  The problem here may be identifying these people in order to sue them.Libel is written defamation.  Slander is spoken defamation.Each repetition of the defamatory statement is actionable in a lawsuit for defamation.Your damages (monetary compensation you are seeking in your lawsuit for defamation) would include mental distress, loss of friends and associates resulting from the defamation, and if applicable physical illness and medical expenses.You will need to file your lawsuit prior to the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations or you will lose your rights forever in the matter.