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Justin Tucker's response and potential legal actions against the Baltimore Banner highlight the complexities of defamation lawsuits for public figures. A public figure must demonstrate that a damaging statement was made with actual malice, meaning the accuser must have known the statement was false or acted with reckless disregard for the truth.
This legal burden complicates the situation for Tucker, as he aims to protect his reputation amidst serious accusations. If he chooses to pursue a defamation claim, he would require evidence that supports his argument of bias against the reporting and any failure to accurately represent the claims made.