reckless
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Actual malice is high bar to meet, as it requires proof that the defendant knew the defamatory statement was false or acted with reckless disregard for whether it was true or not.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
An ICE spokesperson said allegations that the officer intentionally struck Parra Hernandez were reckless and false.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
Surely, though, it must be possible to punish a company for being reckless or negligent in its use of A.I., even if no one gave an agent a prompt like “Do some crimes.”
From Slate ● Oct. 25, 2026
In addition, the jury found the two deputies acted with reckless disregard and awarded $10 million in punitive damages.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026
I am sincerely sorry that my reckless behavior did not reflect the values of Seaward Pines Academy, where we respect rules always.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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