jackalope
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Keep in mind, too, that on this, the burden of proof is not "beyond a reasonable doubt." It may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, but it's probably a preponderance of the evidence -- that is, "more likely than not."
The burden of proof for media reporting on public figures is quite high.