"Actual malice" in defamation cases against the press requires a showing that a reporter intentionally lied or recklessly disregarded the truth.

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Actual malice is a legal term used in defamation cases against the press, which means that the plaintiff must prove that the reporter knew the information was false or acted with reckless disregard for the truth. In other words, the reporter intentionally lied or ignored the truth. Therefore, option A is correct, and option B is incorrect.

"Actual Malice" in Defamation Cases Against the Press Requires a Showing