McIlvain v. Jacobs

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• holding the defendant established the substantial truth of its broadcast by proving it was consistent with the investigation and findings it reported
• stating that a defendant may defeat a defamation action at the summary judgment stage by showing the alleged defamatory publication was substantially true
• holding report was substantially true despite several minor mischaracterizations in broadcast regarding public integrity investigation of city’s water maintenance division
• applying substantial truth standard to proof of falsity with burden on public figure
• “The truth of the statement in the publication on which an action for libel is based is a defense to the action.”
• Despite the presence of several minor mischaracterizations, the court held as a matter of law the report was substantially true and affirmed summary judgment

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