Since public figures must prove actual malice,it is only fair to let them inquire into the thought processes and attitudes of journalists who produce an allegedly libelous story.The Supreme Court announced this principle in:
A)Calder v.Jones.
B)Keeton v.Hustler.
C)Herbert v.Lando.
D)Hutchinson v.Proxmire.
E)Milkovich v.Lorain Journal.

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The Supreme Court announced the principle that public figures can inquire into the thought processes and attitudes of journalists in Herbert v. Lando. In this case, the Court held that a journalist's state of mind could be used as evidence in a libel case brought by a public figure. The Court reasoned that the First Amendment protects the freedom of the press, but it does not provide journalists with absolute immunity from defamation claims brought by public figures. Herbert v. Lando is thus the best choice for this question.

Since Public Figures Must Prove Actual Malice,it Is Only Fair