Rosenbloom v. Metromedia, Inc.
1971 United States Supreme Court case / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Rosenbloom v. Metromedia, Inc., 403 U.S. 29 (1971), was a United States Supreme Court case of libel brought by George Rosenbloom against Metromedia.[1] This case was responsible for establishing the idea that the knowingly and recklessly false standard (known as the "actual malice" test) for defamatory statements should apply to private individuals as well as public officials in matters of public concern. Concluding that the story was a matter of public concern, the Supreme Court ruled that it did not matter that Rosenbloom was a private citizen; however, the evidence provided in the case did not support the damages awarded to Rosenbloom. The decision was made June 7, 1971 with a 5-3 decision.[2]
Rosenbloom v. Metromedia | |
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Argued December 7, 1970 Decided June 7, 1971 | |
Full case name | Rosenbloom v. Metromedia |
Citations | 403 U.S. 29 (more) 91 S. Ct. 1811; 29 L. Ed. 2d 296 |
Holding | |
The knowingly and recklessly false standard for defamatory statements should apply to private individuals as well as public officials. | |
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Case opinions | |
Plurality | Brennan, joined by Burger, Blackmun |
Concurrence | Black (in the judgment) |
Concurrence | White (in the judgment) |
Dissent | Harlan |
Dissent | Marshall, joined by Stewart |
Douglas took no part in the consideration or decision of the case. |