In the case of New York Times v. Sullivan, it was determined that a public official could not recover damages in a libel case on a mere showing that there was an otherwise defamatory falsehood. What additional matter had to be proved?

Group of answer choices

Intent to embarrass the official

The falsehood implied criminal conduct.

Knowledge that a statement was false or reckless in deciding to publish the information without investigating whether it was accurate, known as actual malice.

The falsehood was one on which more than 50 other persons justifiably relied.