The difference between a public figure and a private figure regarding defamation cases is that:

A) only the public figure can file a case.
B) the private figure generally loses such cases.
C) the public figure has to prove actual malice.
D) the private figure does not enjoy conditional privileges.

Public Figure

An individual who has gained attention or notoriety in the public domain, often subject to less privacy protection under defamation law.

Defamation Cases

Legal actions involving the accusation that a party has made false statements that injure another party's reputation.

Actual Malice

A standard of proof in defamation law that requires demonstrating the defendant knew the statement was false or acted with reckless disregard for its truth.