The Sullivan rule requires public officials to show __________ on the part of media in order to prove a statement is false and malicious.

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The Sullivan rule, also known as the actual malice standard, was established in the landmark Supreme Court case New York Times Co. v. Sullivan. It requires public officials to prove that a statement made by the media was not only false but was made with "actual malice," meaning they knew it was false or had reckless disregard for the truth. In other words, the official must show there was malicious intent on the part of the media.

The Sullivan Rule Requires Public Officials to Show __________ on the Part