Public figures need to prove "actual malice" [0]. If you are a private figure, you need only show negligence. [0] Actual malice itself is a term of art. It doe

Public figures need to prove "actual malice" [0]. If you are a private figure, you need only show negligence. [0] Actual malice itself is a term of art. It does not require malice in the normal sense. Just a reckless disregard for the truth.