Alice is the mayor of the city.The local newspaper publishes a story that falsely accuses Alice of unethical behavior.________.
A) The newspaper must prove that it was unaware of the falsity of the story.
B) Alice can win only if she proves that the newspaper published the story with actual malice.
C) The newspaper must prove that it was no more than negligent in printing the story.
D) Alice can win if she proves that the newspaper published the story negligently.
Correct Answer:
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Q4: Actual malice must always be proven by
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Q6: A fact is a statement that can
Q7: MATCHING
-knowledge of falsity or reckless disregard of
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-needed because the statement is not defamatory
Q10: A qualified privilege can be lost if
Q11: Extrinsic facts may need to be pleaded
Q12: Providers of interactive computer services on the
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-objectively verifiable
A)libel
B)slander per se
C)privilege
D)opinion
E)fact
F)fair comment
G)extrinsic fact
H)inducement
I)public official
J)public
Q14: Defamatory opinions can never be actionable.
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