1964 Precedent refers to the Supreme Court’s ruling in New York Times Co. v. Sullivan. Where the Court held that public officials suing for defamation must prove actual malice that the statement was made knowing it was false or with reckless disregard for the truth to win a libel case. Which created a high bar that protects robust criticism of public figures and underpins modern press freedom in the United States.
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