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Amy Klobuchar: “The Court held that when newspapers report on public officials they are only liable for untrue statements that are…”

On the recordMarch 20, 2022
The Court held that when newspapers report on public officials they are only liable for untrue statements that are published with knowledge or reckless disregard for whether the statement was false.
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Amy Klobuchar
Democratic · Minnesota

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Klobuchar emphasizes the legal protections for journalists under the First Amendment.

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