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The Importance of Proving Malice in Defamation Suits for Protecting Press Freedom
22:07 - 26:43 (04:36)
Proving malice in defamation suits is essential for protecting press freedom in the US. While journalists strive for accuracy to maintain their reputation, uncertainty regarding the legal boundaries of free speech can create a chilling effect on the press.
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Journalists in the United States aim to have integrity in their reporting as their reputation is at stake along with the publications they work for.
22:07 - 25:12 (03:04)
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Journalists in the United States aim to have integrity in their reporting as their reputation is at stake along with the publications they work for. The notion that the press purposefully gets things wrong to protect their opinion is refuted to protect press freedom and guard against a chilling effect caused by unclear boundaries.
ChapterThe Importance of Proving Malice in Defamation Suits for Protecting Press Freedom
EpisodeHow Freedom of the Press Works
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The internet has helped improve the accuracy of media reporting by allowing retractions and corrections to be more prominently displayed after initial publication.
25:12 - 26:43 (01:31)
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The internet has helped improve the accuracy of media reporting by allowing retractions and corrections to be more prominently displayed after initial publication. However, in the past, retractions in print-only or network TV media were often disconnected from the original errors.