Unprotected Speech Defamation

The video discusses the concept of defamatory speech, which includes slander and libel, and how it is not fully protected by the First Amendment due to its potential to harm others. It explains the government's justification for limiting such speech and outlines the standards for when untruths can be actionable. The video also covers how the knowledge of the untruth affects the legal standards and the extent of First Amendment protections.

What factors influence the knowledge standard regarding the truthfulness of a statement?

What does it mean for a statement to have 'limited or no protection' under the First Amendment?