DUHÉ, Circuit Judge:
Appellants Hugh B. Kaufman and TriStar Television appeal a defamation judgment awarding Appellee Merco Joint Venture nominal damages of $1 against each appellant, and punitive damages of $500,000 against Kaufman and $4.5 million against TriStar. Because Merco failed to prove actual malice, we reverse and render judgment for Appellants.
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