Under the "wire service" defense, courts have held that the media can always rely on a wire service copy without verifying it because of the heavy burden that verification places on the media's ability to report national and world news.

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The "wire service" defense does not absolve media outlets from all responsibility for verifying the information they publish. While it provides some protection if the media outlet reasonably relies on reputable wire services, it does not mean they can always rely on such information without any verification, especially if there are reasons to doubt the accuracy of the information.

Under the "Wire Service" Defense, Courts Have Held That the Media