Does freedom of the press include freedom to lie?

Answer 1

no. some press try to say the truth however almost all of them lie to get $$$. I think its mean to lie because sometimes it destroys celeberties and gives them a made up bad reputation. I think that they should tell the truth and not make up stuff.

Answer 2

Of course, it does, the press clearly lies on many things and if they deign to acknowledge that they lied they place it in a small acknowledgement on an inner page. The worst offenders are the headlines that are totally at variance to the content below or articles when just because someone claims it is their opinion. they can print complete lies and nonsense especially about an organisation or a country and its people.

Answer 3

Freedom of the press generally protects the right to publish information and express opinions without government censorship. However, intentionally spreading false information, known as libel or defamation, is not protected under freedom of the press. Journalists are expected to adhere to professional standards of accuracy and truthfulness in their reporting.