"New York Post Escapes Libel Lawsuit: Court Rules Against Defamation Claim. In a closely watched case, a court has ruled that a statement made by the New York Post about a public figure was not made with "actual malice," a key requirement for proving defamation. The Post had previously retracted the statement after it was found to be false. The court's decision is a significant victory for the newspaper, as it clears them of any potential liability for the allegedly defamatory statement. The ruling is expected to have implications for media organizations and their ability to report on public figures without fear of libel lawsuits."
The court concluded that there wasn't enough evidence that the Post's statement (which the Post later retracted) was said with "actual malice," which is to say knowledge or recklessness about its falsehood.
