Rita Reporter Works for a Major News Network and Has

question 62

Multiple Choice

Rita Reporter works for a major news network and has been assigned to investigate a story about a woman's death in a small town.She interviews police and other public officials,and the investigation is pointing to the woman's ex-husband.When Rita reports live on the air,she states that the investigation is ongoing and that the ex-husband is the prime suspect.In fact,the police have just ruled out the ex-husband,but Rita has not yet been informed of that fact.The next day,the ex-husband is fired,his new wife moves out,and friends are now refusing to talk with him.

• A) Rita is guilty of libel for telling a lie that caused injury to the ex-husband.
• B) Rita is guilty of slander for telling a lie that caused injury to the ex-husband.
• C) Rita is not guilty of defamation due to a qualified privilege.
• D) Rita is not guilty of defamation due to an absolute privilege.

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