Browse 3 actual malice standard cases decided by Eighth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Eighth Circuit: Public Figure Must Prove Actual Malice in Defamation
Tina Hight v. Brian Williams, decided by Eighth Circuit on January 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defe...
Eighth Circuit: Public Figure Must Prove Actual Malice in Defamation
Heather Swanson v. Michael Hilgers, decided by Eighth Circuit on August 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the...
Eighth Circuit: 'Disgrace' and 'Traitor' are Non-Actionable Opinion
Quindon Yelder v. Pete Hegseth, decided by Eighth Circuit on August 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a defamation lawsuit fi...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 3 actual malice standard cases from Eighth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 3.
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