Reporters are generally given qualified privilege in reporting what public officials say, particularly while covering official proceedings and in disclosing the contents of public records, unless errors were committed in reporting or malice can be shown.
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Q5: The threat of libel action can exert
Q6: The news stories which generate the most
Q7: Truth is an absolute defense against a
Q8: Experienced reporters often use the term "allegedly"
Q9: Typographical errors are immune from libel action.
Q11: Elected public officials have absolute privilege and
Q12: Private citizens generally have far less legal
Q13: Newsgathering is protected in fact, if not
Q14: Reporters' notes and video out-takes may be
Q15: Fair comment about matters of public importance
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