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Carly Davis
on Nov 22, 2024Verified
A reporter does not like a candidate for president and he publishes a made up story about the candidate having an affair. Did the reporter commit a tort?
A) Yes, because the reporter acted with actual malice.
B) No, because the candidate for president is a public figure.
C) No, because the story was made up and unlikely to be believed.
D) No, because having an affair would not harm the reputation of a presidential candidate.
E) No, because politicians cannot be defamed.
Actual Malice
A legal standard in defamation law requiring the plaintiff to prove that the defendant made a false statement with knowledge of its falsity or with reckless disregard for the truth.
Defamation
A false statement that injures someone's reputation, either spoken (slander) or written (libel), leading to legal action.
- Acquire knowledge on the vital importance of laws governing defamation and their protection against reputational damage.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the vital importance of laws governing defamation and their protection against reputational damage.
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