The Campaign To Silence Journalists & Undermine Free Speech
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The Chilling Effect of Legal Malice
This chapter examines the 'actual malice' standard established by the Sullivan decision, which safeguards journalists from defamation lawsuits while urging them to report truthfully. It highlights the struggles faced by reporters and smaller news outlets in the face of legal threats from powerful individuals seeking to silence criticism. Ultimately, it calls for a robust and free press that can operate without the fear of litigation hindering their work.
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