Court affirms actual malice standard in cases of public concern
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The Indiana Supreme Court ruled in Journal-Gazette Co. v. Bandido's, Inc. that a heightened standard of proof for libel claims on matters of public concern applied not just to public figures, but to all plaintiffs. The decision also reversed a jury verdict for the restaurant owner based on an inaccurate headline to a story on the restaurant's health inspection published in the Journal-Gazette.
Publication Name: News Media & the Law
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0149-0737
Year: 1999
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Mayoral candidate cannot prove 'actual malice' in political ad
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The Kentucky Supreme Court ruled in Welch v. American Publishing Co. that public figures must prove actual malice to recover damages in a libel suit and political discussion, such as in political ads, were protected speech unless such malice was proved.
Publication Name: News Media & the Law
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0149-0737
Year: 2000
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