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After 1967, there is an actual malice test for who?
Public Figures. Before it was just public officials.
A private person, but for the narrow purpose of a libel suit, it involves a situation is treated like a public figure.
Limited-purpose public figure
What 1974 case created the limited-purpose public figure category?
Gertz v. Welch
To be a limited purpose public figure, you must...
Voluntarily thrust yourself into public controversy
Try to influence the outcome
What year did Jewell v. Atlanta Journal-Constitution take place?
2011
What is the decision in the Jewell v. Atlanta JC case?
Court rules that what Atlantic JC printed was true. Jewell loses
"Keyhole" journalism is an example of...
Intrusion
What are three examples of intrusion?
1. Newsgathering
2. Possessing stolen property
3. Trespass
What year did Snyder v. Phelps take place?
2011
Who wins in Snyder v. Phelps?
Supreme Court rules that Phelps' speech was protected.
The publication of true but personal, intimate information
Private facts
What year did Showler v. Harper's Magazine take place?
2007
What was the ruling in Showler v. Harper's?
Showler loses every step of the way. The funeral was opened up to many people
The first cousin of libel
False light
What are three types of false light?
Embellishment
Distortion
Fictionalization
What year did Solano v. Playgirl take place?
2002
What does fictionalization protect?
People who are portrayed in movies. Usually the smaller characters
Who wins in Solano v. Playgirl?
Solano ultimately loses
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