In Order to Hold a Media Defendant Liable for Statements

question 29

Multiple Choice

In order to hold a media defendant liable for statements made about a public figure,the plaintiff must show the media defendant acted with

• A) actual malice.
• B) negligence.
• C) only inaccuracy.
• D) intent to inflict monetary harm.

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