Question

in the context of proving actual malice in a defamation lawsuit, reckless disregard for the truth or falsity of a statement is present when the defendant publishes an article claiming the public figure did a bad thing:

Answer 1

Actual malice is the legal requirement imposed on specific defamation plaintiffs when filing a lawsuit for libel or slander, and will be found where a defendant publishes or communicates a false statement with knowledge of its falsity or reckless disregard for its veracity.

#SPJ1