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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Public officials and public figures have a higher burden of proof in defamation cases, as they must prove that the defendant acted with actual malice, meaning they made the statement with knowledge of its falsity or with reckless disregard for the truth. The other options listed may not be enough to win the case for the plaintiff.

Most Defamation Cases Brought by Public Official or Public Figure