Lawyer Adam Goldstein talked about libel issues with college newspapers. He distinguished between the different types of public forums and libel per se and libel per quod. Goldstein also discussed the difference between libeling a public figure and libeling a private citizen. A public figure is anyone who voluntarily includes thrusts themselves into the public spotlight. Actual malice must be proved when libeling a public figure. Only negligence must be proved in a libel suit involving private citizens.
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