Yes, they have the same rights as any othe citizen.
No, Obama cannot sue Trump for libel because public figures like politicians have a higher burden of proof to meet in order to win a libel case. Additionally, statements made by one politician about another are often considered to be protected speech under the First Amendment.
libel means when someone WRITES something derogatory about you you are able to sue that someone in court for "libel"
In the context of libel involving public officials, factual errors can be critical in determining actual malice. Actual malice refers to the knowledge that a statement is false or a reckless disregard for the truth. For public officials to succeed in a libel claim, they must prove that the defamatory statement was made with actual malice, meaning that the publisher either knew the information was false or acted with significant disregard for its truthfulness. Thus, the presence of factual errors alone does not suffice for a libel claim unless actual malice is demonstrated.
go to court.
Hutchinson v. Proxmire
Clifton O. Lawhorne has written: 'Defamation and public officals' -- subject(s): Libel and slander, Officials and employees, Press law 'Defamation and public officials' -- subject(s): Libel and slander, Officials and employees, Press law
Yes, public officials can sue for slander, but they face a higher burden of proof compared to private individuals. They must demonstrate that the statement was made with actual malice, meaning the speaker knew the information was false or acted with reckless disregard for the truth. This standard is set to balance the need for free speech with the rights of public officials to protect their reputations.
Libel! :)
The Crown v. Peter Zenger, New York, November 2, 1734
Yes, you can sue. No, you won't win. In a libel or slander case, the truth is a defense.
Yes, you can sue someone for libel if they have made false and defamatory statements against you, and seek legal recourse for damages caused by those statements.
can I sue for public embarrassment