The publication of a defamatory statement regarding the conduct of a public figure may be lawful based on the legal concept of:

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The legal concept of fair reporting of matters of public concern allows the publication of defamatory statements regarding the conduct of a public figure, as long as the statement is based on factual information and the publisher did not act with malice. This is because there is a higher public interest in knowing about the conduct of public figures, and the First Amendment protections ensure that the media can report on matters of public importance without fear of liability.

The Publication of a Defamatory Statement Regarding the Conduct of a Public