An individual can be regarded as an all-purpose public figure if he or she is well known nationally,or well known exclusively in the geographic area (such a state or city)in which the libel was circulated.

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An individual can be considered an all-purpose public figure if they are well known nationally or within a specific geographic area where the libel was circulated. This status can affect the burden of proof in a defamation lawsuit.

An Individual Can Be Regarded as an All-Purpose Public Figure