If the person defamed is a private person,they must prove malice or the intention to do harm,but if the victim is a public figure,libel applies even if the offense cannot be proven to be malicious.

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If the victim is a public figure, they must prove actual malice, which means that the person who made the statement knew it was false or acted with reckless disregard for whether it was true or false. The victim still needs to prove that the statement was defamatory, but malice is required even if the offense cannot be proven to be malicious.

If the Person Defamed Is a Private Person,they Must Prove