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Libel law

Legal requirements and standards for libel cases, including the need for public figures to prove falsity and actual malice.

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Jan 31, 2026
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What standards of verification do major newsrooms apply before reporting survivor testimony that names public figures?

Major newsrooms treat survivor testimony that names public figures as and apply layered verification: corroboration of facts, legal review for defamation risk and "actual malice," editorial oversight ...

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