Scrapps,
<<<Cisco as it relates to privacy I understand a public figure has most of the same rights as a plain citizen...as opposed to a public official who doesn't.>>>
Scrapps, that is not the way I understand it.
"Black's Law Dictionary Sixth Edition" states the "term 'Public figure,' for purposes of determining standard to be applied in defamation action, includes artists, athletes, business people, diletantes, and anyone who is famous or infamous because of who he is or what he has done. Rosanova v. Playboy Enterprises, Inc., D.C.Ga., 411 F.Supp. 440, 444. Public figures, for libel purposes, are those who have assumed roles of special prominence in society; commonly, those classed as public figures have thrust themselves to forefront of particular public controversies in order to influence resolution of issues involved. Mills v. Kingsport Times-News, D.C.W.Va., 475 F.Supp. 1005, 1009."
"For right of privacy action purposes, includes anyone who has arrived at position where public attention is focused upon him as a person. Dietemann v. Time, Inc., D.C.Cal., 284 F.Supp. 925, 930."
Under Defamation Black's Law Dictionary continues: "To recover against a public official or public figure, plaintiff must prove that the defamatory statement was published with malice."
Under Invasion of privacy Black's Law Dictionary continues: "Such invasion by an individual or the government may constitute an actionable tort; though public figures have less protection than private persons."
Cisco |
