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Wolf Lord
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Wolf Lord asked in Politics & GovernmentLaw & Ethics · 6 years ago

Can someone explain this case to me?

Gertz v. Welch, 1974

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  • Savvy Shopper
    Lv 6
    6 years ago

    Strict liability for defamation is unconstitutional in the United States

    The plaintiff must be able to show that the defendant acted negligently or with an even higher level of mens rea.

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