The requirement to prove fault in libel suits against the mass media applies to all plaintiffs whether public or private.

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According to the Supreme Court case New York Times Co. v. Sullivan (1964), public figures and officials must prove actual malice (i.e. knowledge of falsity or reckless disregard for the truth) in order to win a libel suit against the media. However, this rule also applies to private individuals in cases involving matters of public concern. Therefore, the requirement to prove fault applies to all plaintiffs, regardless of their status as public or private individuals.

The Requirement to Prove Fault in Libel Suits Against the Mass