Most defamation cases brought by public official or public figure plaintiffs are won by the defendant,because the plaintiff was unable to prove:

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The proof-of-actual-malice requirement poses a very substantial hurdle for public officials and public figures to clear.Most defamation cases brought by public official or public figure plaintiffs are won by the defendant because the plaintiff was unable to prove actual malice even though the statement was false and tended to harm reputation.

Most Defamation Cases Brought by Public Official or Public Figure