Why is the New York Times v. Sullivan case relevant to defamation lawsuits?
a. It is relevant because this was the first time a court recognized that teachers could sue students for defamation.
b. It is relevant because this was the first time a court recognized that students could sue teachers for defamation.
c. It is relevant because the Supreme Court ruled that the First Amendment's guarantees of freedom of speech and press require that public officials cannot be awarded for defamation unless such statements were made with actual malice.
d. Both choices a and c are correct.
e. Both choices b and c are correct.
C
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