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Libel in Journalism

The publication of a false statement of fact that seriously harms someone’s reputation, including the legal requirements for advancing a libel suit and the classes of defenses that a journalist can offer

intermediate
2 hours
Journalism
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Libel is a critical concept in journalism that involves the publication of false statements damaging to a person's reputation. Understanding libel is essential for journalists to navigate the legal landscape and maintain ethical standards in reporting. It is important to differentiate between libel ...

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Key Terms

Defamation
A false statement that injures someone's reputation.

Example: Saying someone committed a crime when they did not.

Libel
Written defamation that harms a person's reputation.

Example: Publishing a false article about a politician.

Slander
Spoken defamation that damages a person's reputation.

Example: Making false verbal accusations in public.

Public Figure
An individual who has gained prominence in society.

Example: Celebrities or politicians.

Private Individual
A person who does not hold public office or fame.

Example: A regular citizen not involved in public affairs.

Burden of Proof
The obligation to prove one's assertion in a legal case.

Example: In libel cases, the plaintiff must prove the statement was false.

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Key Concepts

DefamationTruth as DefensePublic FiguresDamages