Who is the best current or historical figure, who was willing to have his rep marred in order to help someone?

Question

Who do you know of, who was willing to be lied about etc, for the sake of helping another being. Have you ever been through this. Have you ever been in a situation where other people say things about you which are untrue, but you cannot say the truth at a given time because if you do, then it will forbid you from helping someone?

Answer 1

Sure, look at all the people who helped save Jews from the n***s.  Or people like Nelson Mandela and the ANC.  Or the people of modern Poland's Solidarity movement.  Or the French Resistance.  Or Cesar Chavez.  Martin Luther King.  The list goes on and on...

Yes, in my work, I have assisted many people, and although my life did not depend on it, my job certainly did.

Answer 2

Aber-ham lincoln, he was very honest, and cut down to many cherry trees with his top hat

Answer 3

Pontius Pilate