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Supreme Court tightens libel standards for public officials
The Supreme Court 8-1 overturned a $5,000 libel verdict won by Herman A. Thompson deputy sheriff of East Baton Rouge against Phil A. St Amant. It held that a prudent doubt about truth is not enough. proof of reckless disregard is required to win when reporting on public affairs.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Louisiana
Byron R. White
Herman A. Thompson
East Baton Rouge
Phil A. St. Amant
U.S. Senate
U.S. Supreme Court