Rouch v. Enquirer

Rouch v. Enquirer is a legal case concerning defamation. In this case, a public figure, Rouch, sued the Cincinnati Enquirer for publishing false and harmful statements about him. The court considered whether the statements were made with "actual malice," meaning with knowledge of their falsity or reckless disregard for the truth, which is a higher standard for public figures seeking to prove defamation. Ultimately, the court's ruling highlighted the balance between protecting individuals' reputations and the freedom of the press to report on public figures, underlining the importance of truth and accountability in journalism.