Jim Is the Leader of an Anti-Nepotism Group

question 33

Multiple Choice

Jim is the leader of an anti-nepotism group. Mark, a former member of Jim's group, claims that Jim was involved in shoplifting. Which of the following statements is true about this scenario?

• A) Jim has to prove that Mark made the defamatory statement in malice to recover for defamation.
• B) Mark is protected by an absolute privilege as Jim is a public figure.
• C) Mark is not protected by public figure privilege.
• D) Jim does not have to prove that the defamatory statements are false to recover for defamation.

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