In Cases of Defamation, Public Figures Have to Deal with Libelous

question 18

Multiple Choice

In cases of defamation, public figures have to deal with libelous comments unless they can prove ___________. This means that the statements were "made with knowledge of its falsity or with reckless disregard of whether it was true or false," according to the Supreme Court in New York Times Co. v. Sullivan.

• A) Actual harm
• B) Actual malice
• C) Actual intent
• D) Actual impact

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