Actual Malice Proofs—Meant to Be Difficult, Not Impossible Part I
When a public figure brings a defamation lawsuit, he is required to prove that the defendant acted with actual malice, meaning he must present evidence that the defendant knew his statement to be false or that he had serious doubts as to the statement’s veracity. The public figure’s burden is meant to be difficult; it […]
Author: Joel N. Kreizman