:13:02
Let's suppose that your story proves
to be false on its face.
:13:06
It's true.
:13:07
If newspapers only printed the truth,
they needn't employ attorneys like me.
:13:12
- I read the file.
- I'm only concerned with the law.
:13:16
The only question is: What protection do
we haVe if it proves to be false?
:13:23
Mr Gallagher is not a public official.
Nor is he likely to become one.
:13:27
Pity. Is he a public figure?
:13:30
He's not going to sue! What does it take
to make him a public figure?
:13:35
If I knew that, I should be a judge.
They never tell us till it's too late.
:13:40
I'd be more comfortable if he were
a movie star or a football coach.
:13:44
Football coaches are Very safe indeed.
Have we spoken with Mr Gallagher?
:13:49
- We don't call the mafia for comment.
- Please, make the attempt.
:13:53
If he talks, we'll include his denials
to create the appearance of fairness.
:13:57
If he declines to speak,
we can hardly be responsible for errors.
:14:03
- If we fail to reach him, we'Ve tried.
- What are you telling me?
:14:07
That as a matter of law,
the truth is irrelevant.
:14:10
We haVe no knowledge the story is false,
therefore we're absent malice.
:14:14
We've been both reasonable and prudent,
therefore we're not negligent.
:14:18
We can say what we like about him;
he can't do us harm. Democracy is served.