When outrageous conduct consists of speech about a public figure,the First Amendment's guarantee of freedom of speech limits emotional distress claims.

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The Supreme Court has held that when outrageous conduct consists of speech about a public figure, the First Amendment's guarantee of freedom of speech limits emotional distress claims. Public figures have a higher burden of proof to show that the speech was not protected by the First Amendment. Therefore, emotional distress claims in such cases are limited by the First Amendment.

When Outrageous Conduct Consists of Speech About a Public Figure,the