If a Defendant in a Libel Case Proves That a Defamatory

question 20

Multiple Choice

If a defendant in a libel case proves that a defamatory statement was privileged (and thus not public) , he or she has

• A) admitted to the libel charge
• B) presented a valid defense against the libel charge
• C) demonstrated reckless disregard
• D) demonstrated actual malice

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