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To: Cheeky Kid who wrote (60)	12/13/1998 11:23:00 PM
From: Estimated Prophet	Read Replies (1) of 242

The prez is a public figure, and under New York Times v. Sullivan, the standard for judging comments about a public figure is one of "actual malice." This is a tougher standard for a defamed public figure to prove than is required of a non-public figure. Thus Wm. Jefferson C. would have an almost impossible hurdle to overcome in any libel suit against his detractors. This post is intended as an adjunct to the already correct post made by Kerry J. Carmichael. The fact that no internet bulletin board poster has been deemed a public figure is significant due to the heightened standard under NY Times v. Sullivan.

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