The Fairness Doctrine states that the level of proof in a libel case is identical for a construction worker and the president of the United States.

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The Fairness Doctrine was a policy that required broadcasters to present controversial issues of public importance in a manner that was honest, equitable, and balanced. It did not address the level of proof in libel cases. The standard for proving libel varies, especially between public figures and private individuals, as established in cases like New York Times Co. v. Sullivan.

The Fairness Doctrine States That the Level of Proof in a Libel