What is a public figure plaintiff in a defamation claim?

This video introduces the public figure plaintiff in a defamation case - - a plaintiff such as a politician or celebrity. The public figure plaintiff in a defamation case usually must prove actual malice - - that the defendant knew that the statement about the plaintiff was false or that the defendant recklessly disregarded the truth.
For a podcast episode also discussing the actual malice standard please follow this link:
uslawessentials.com/podcast/s...

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