MC 2000 Chapter : MC 2 6
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But there are different models of press freedom: authoritarian model: general public needs guidance from the elite, ruling class. Criticism is not tolerated: communist or state model: press control resides in government. Some govt. criticism is tolerated but not if it challenges the basic premise of state authority: libertarian model: encourages vigorous govt. criticism and supports the highest degree of freedom. No restrictions: social responsibility model: press should act as a watchdog to make sure its leaders have the public interest at heart (fourth. New york times v sullivan: actual malice as false or reckless disregard for truth. Reckless disregard: the defendant entertained serious doubts as the truthfulness of the statement: defense against defamation. Open forum (e. g. , theater, public interest: used by critics. Truth is relative: addresses a person"s right to be left alone. Intrusion in which unauthorized recording devices are used secretly. The publication of private matters such as health, sex and economic conditions.
