In the Sullivan decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that
A) to be found guilty of libel, one must display reckless disregard of the truth.
B) public officials need shielding.
C) the advertorial deserved Constitutional protection.
D) the New York Times had recklessly disregarded the truth.
Answer: A
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