"In its landmark 1964 decision in New York Times v. Sullivan, the Supreme Court held that a public official must prove "actual malice" or reckless disregard of the truth in order to win a libel lawsuit. The case, which grew out of segregationists' attempts to quash reporting on t...

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1. Verfasser:	Barbas, Samantha 1972- (VerfasserIn)
Format:	Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:	English
Veröffentlicht:	Oakland, California University of California Press [2023]
Schlagworte:	Sullivan, L. B / Trials, litigation, etc New York Times Company / Trials, litigation, etc Trials (Libel) / Alabama / Montgomery Civil rights / United States Freedom of the press / United States Libel and slander / United States
Online-Zugang:	UBM01 Volltext
Zusammenfassung:	"In its landmark 1964 decision in New York Times v. Sullivan, the Supreme Court held that a public official must prove "actual malice" or reckless disregard of the truth in order to win a libel lawsuit. The case, which grew out of segregationists' attempts to quash reporting on the civil rights movement, revolutionized media reporting and public discourse in America. Drawing on previously unexplored sources, including the papers of the New York Times Company and leaders of the civil rights movement, this book tells the fascinating story of the legal issues and behind-the-scenes maneuvers that led to one of the most important First Amendment rulings in history-a ruling that is more critical and controversial than ever"--
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ISBN:	9780520385832
DOI:	10.1525/9780520385832