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1 month ago

The Briefing: Diana Copeland - "Surviving R. Kelly" But Not Netflix's Motion to Dismiss

In the landmark case Copeland v. Netflix, the discussion highlights the stringent requirements for public figures to prove defamation, focusing on 'actual malice'. Public figures must not only show that the statements were false but that the media knew they were false or acted with reckless disregard for the truth.
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