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A plaintiff sues a newspaper for defamation. The plaintiff is a public official suing over statements about official conduct. Under New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, the public-official plaintiff must prove the statement was made with:

Ordinary negligence Mere falsity Actual malice — knowledge of falsity or reckless disregard for the truth An intent to offend

Correct Answer:

Actual malice — knowledge of falsity or reckless disregard for the truth

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