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The complexities and challenges of defamation law, including the requirement of proof of actual malice for public figures.
The law treats public figures differently in defamation disputes: they generally must prove "actual malice"—that a defendant published a false statement knowing it was false or with reckless disregard...
When public figures amplify unproven allegations during active criminal proceedings they create legal exposure—primarily defamation suits and, in narrow circumstances, federal penalties for false info...
When unredacted survivor audio alleges crimes by powerful figures, newsrooms lean on long-established verification and legal standards — corroboration, fairness, and minimizing harm — rather than publ...