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Multistate Bar Examination Practice Question

A magazine published an article about a local businessperson. The article stated that the individual had engaged in fraudulent financial practices, a claim that was factually inaccurate. The businessperson is a public figure. They sued the magazine for defamation, alleging the false statements harmed their reputation. Under what circumstances, if any, will the magazine be held liable for defamation?

  • If the magazine relied on an anonymous source, despite the source being deemed credible at the time by the magazine.

  • If the businessperson can prove the article harmed their reputation, if the magazine's intent or state of mind is not a factor.

  • If the magazine failed to verify the facts in the article before publication.

  • If the magazine published the article with knowledge of its falsity or reckless disregard for its truth or falsity.

Multistate Bar Examination
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