Identifying Public Figures for Public Figure Privilege in Defamation Cases

Which of the following would typically be public figures for purposes of the public figure privilege to actions for defamation?

a. Politicians only

b. Entertainers only

c. Business owners only

d. Politicians and entertainers

e. Politicians, entertainers, and business owners

The answer is: d. Politicians and entertainers.

Defamation refers to a false statement made by a certain group or individual to hurt the reputation of other group/individual.

Targets of defamation are most likely to be the people that would experience economic downfall or benefit depending on how the public view them, Such as politicians and entertainers.

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Politicians and entertainers.

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