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Why are public figures not as protected from libel and slander are you are?
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∙ 13y ago
Because public figures benefit financially from being in the public eye. Publicity GENERALLY is useful and profitable to them. No rational adult expects everything reported about a celebrity to be true. Some innacuracy and hyperboly is tolerated in the high volume of material about them..
So falsehoods about a celebrity are tolerated to a degree not tolerated by non-celebrities.
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Why can't public figures collect damages for libel or slander?
They can. However, they must meet a different standard of proof to prevail.
What is the difference between libel and slander?
The difference between slander and libel is that slander is the spoken word, whereas libel is a written word i.e. newspaper, anything in the public domain. libel can be a criminal offense as well as civil rights to civil liability while slander is a mere civil offense. libel is permanent in form while slander is temporary in form. in slander damages must be proved
How are slander and libel the.. how are they different?
Slander and libel are derogatory or harmful remarks. Slander is spoken, and libel is written.
How are slander and libel the sameHow are they different?
Slander and libel are derogatory or harmful remarks. Slander is spoken, and libel is written.
Do you have privilege against libel and slander in a deposition?
Libel and slander are not allowed to be used in any public setting. The use of these tactics could, in fact, land you in a deposition.
What is the written equivalent of slander?
Libel
What is the diffirence between slander and libel in a defamation?
slander is when you SAY something false about someone and libel is when you write it
What are the penalties for libel or slander under Australian law?
libel and slander can lead to compensation depending on the reputaion of the person
The tort of slander of quality is also known as libel?
The tort of slander of quality is also known as trade libel.
What are Slander and lilbel What is the Difference?
Slander is spoken and Libel is written.
What has the author James Overton written?
James Overton has written: 'To the public' -- subject(s): Libel and slander
Do public figures who are satirized in comedy skits have a case for slander or libel?
No. Satire is a form of speech protected by the First Amendment. The Supreme Court decision on Hustler Magazine, Inc. v. Falwell, 485 US 46 (1988) was unanimous is saying that the First Amendment prohibits monetary awards to public figures to compensate for emotional distress. This is because satire is exaggerated so that reasonable people will recognize that is has no basis in fact.
