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Are news reporters and their statements protected against libel and/or slander claims?

April 26, 2017libel News protected reporters slander statements

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Are news reporters and their statements protected against libel and/or slander claims?

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The media enjoys a qualified privilege for stories that turn out to be false as long as the information was released without malice (i.e., without intent to harm) and a retraction or correction is made when the matter is brought to the attention of the publishing party.