Asked by
Kelsey Burdorff
on Dec 20, 2024
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Alice posted a poster of Baron's name and photograph in a list of the FBI's top ten criminals. Baron has never been convicted of any crime and is horrified by the thought of being considered a criminal. This:
A) could be either libel or defamation.
B) could be either extortion or battery.
C) could be either nuisance or libel.
D) could be either defamation or false light.
Libel
A false written or published statement that damages a person's reputation.
Baron
A title of nobility or honor in various countries, often ranking below other noble titles such as viscount or count.
FBI
The Federal Bureau of Investigation, a U.S. governmental agency that handles investigations into federal crimes, including terrorism, cybercrime, and public corruption.
- Discriminate among different tort entities, notably assault, battery, defamation, false imprisonment, and privacy interruptions.
- Understand the significance of publication and harm in defamation cases.
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Learning Objectives
- Discriminate among different tort entities, notably assault, battery, defamation, false imprisonment, and privacy interruptions.
- Understand the significance of publication and harm in defamation cases.