In order to hold a media defendant liable for statements made about a public figure,_____ must be established on the part of the media defendant.

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In order to hold a media defendant liable for statements made about a public figure, actual malice must be established on the part of the media defendant. Actual malice means that the defendant knew the statement was false or had reckless disregard for the truth. Simple negligence or inaccuracy is not enough to establish liability. Intent to inflict monetary harm is not relevant in this context.

In Order to Hold a Media Defendant Liable for Statements