In New York Times v$.$ Sullivan $(1964),$ actual malice $$

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is a requirement that applies only to claims made by public figure plaintiffs, and the defamatory statement must be false and BOTH $($i$)$ the statement was made with knowing falseness AND $($ii$)$ the statement was made with a reckless disregard for the truth

is a requirement that applies only to claims made by public figure plaintiffs, and the defamatory statement must be false and EITHER $($i$)$ the statement was made with knowing falseness OR $($ii$)$ the statement was made with a reckless disregard for the truth

is a requirement that must be proved by ALL PLAINTIFFS to prevail in a defamation claim

distinguishes OPINION STATEMENTS from FACT STATEMENTS in a defamation claim

is a requirement that applies ONLY TO PUBLIC FIGURE DEFENDANTS in a defamation claim