When Can a Public Official or Public Figure Successfully Sue

question 20

Essay

When can a public official or public figure successfully sue a media defendant for intentional infliction of emotional distress?

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Definitions:

Routine Collective Action

Collective actions performed as part of an established habit or practice, typically within societal or organizational norms.

Social Networks

Structures made up of individuals or organizations connected by one or more specific types of interdependency, such as friendships, kinship, common interests, financial exchange, or relationships of beliefs.

Political Cohorts

Groups of individuals or entities that share similar political views or objectives, often working together for common goals.

Relative Deprivation Theory

The hypothesis that individuals assess their well-being based on comparisons with others, which can lead to feelings of deprivation when seeing others as better off.