The Supreme Court has ruled that public figures can only receive compensation from press criticism where there is proof of what?
A)Damage to their reputation
B)A clearly false statement
C)Injury to their business interests
D)Inaccurate reporting
E)Actual malice

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The Supreme Court ruled that public figures can only receive compensation from press criticism where there is proof of "actual malice," meaning the press published information they knew was false or with reckless disregard for its truth. This standard was established in the landmark case New York Times Co. v. Sullivan (1964) to balance protecting individuals' reputations with the First Amendment right to freedom of speech.

The Supreme Court Has Ruled That Public Figures Can Only