The landmark New York Times v.Sullivan decision established a new requirement that public officials who sue for libel must prove actual malice.As defined in this case,actual malice means:
A)ill will or evil intentions.
B)publishing a falsehood with evil intentions.
C)publishing a falsehood with knowledge or with negligence.
D)publishing a falsehood with knowledge or with reckless disregard for the truth.
E)publishing anything that isn't true.

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Actual malice, as defined in the New York Times v. Sullivan case, means publishing a falsehood with knowledge or with reckless disregard for the truth. It is not simply ill will or evil intentions, and does not encompass all false statements. Additionally, the plaintiff must be a public official or public figure in order for the actual malice standard to apply.

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