Which of the following was not a reason the Supreme Court used to justify its ruling against L.B.Sullivan in his libel suit against The New York Times?

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The Supreme Court's ruling against L.B. Sullivan in his libel suit involved considerations beyond those listed in options A, B, and C. The Court emphasized the need for "actual malice" in cases involving public officials, meaning Sullivan needed to prove that the Times published the advertisement with knowledge that it was false or with reckless disregard of whether it was false or not. None of the reasons listed in options A, B, and C directly relate to the actual malice standard or other primary considerations in the Court's decision.

Which of the Following Was Not a Reason the Supreme