Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. The “Sullivan” in New York Times v. Sullivan was an Alabama state senator.
2. Punitive damages usually provide the most monetary award.
3. In the United States, anyone considering filing a libel claim has 1 year from the date the material was published to file.
4. The requirement to prove fault in libel suits against the mass media applies to all plaintiffs whether public or private.


1. False
2. True
3. False
4. True

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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