Slander or libel lawsuits may be filed when someone’s false statement harms another person’s reputation. Because of Supreme Court rulings such as New York Times v. Sullivan, however,
a. only private figures can reasonably hope to win such lawsuits.
b. only politicians can reasonably hope to win such lawsuits.
c. only minors can reasonably hope to win such lawsuits.
d. only celebrities and entertainers can reasonably hope to win such lawsuits.
a. only private figures can reasonably hope to win such lawsuits.
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