Most libel plaintiffs must bear the burden of proving any allegedly defamatory statement to be false;the defendant usually does not have the burden of proving the statement true.This principle was strengthened by a 1986 Supreme Court decision that said all states must place the burden of proof on the plaintiff,at least in cases involving issues of public concern.The case:
A)Keeton v.Hustler.
B)Bose v.Consumers Union.
C)Philadelphia Newspapers v.Hepps.
D)Anderson v.Liberty Lobby.
E)Dun & Bradstreet v.Greenmoss Builders.

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The Supreme Court decision that strengthened the burden of proof on the plaintiff in cases involving issues of public concern is known as Philadelphia Newspapers v. Hepps. Therefore, the correct choice is C.

Most Libel Plaintiffs Must Bear the Burden of Proving Any