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New York Times v. Sullivan

by Harvey Fireside

Trials, litigationFreedom of the pressTrialsCivil rightsJuvenile literatureTrials (Libel)New York Times CompanyLibel and slander

Describes the Supreme Court decision in the case of New York Times v. Sullivan, preventing public officials from receiving damages for false statements unless they can prove actual malice.

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Book data: Open Library