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Which of the following is true of defamation?
a. The defamatory information may or may not be true to be actionable.
b. A defamation tort exists whether the defamatory information was spread accidentally or on purpose.
A defamation tort only exists when ten or more people hear the defamatory information.
Od. Both B and C



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Final answer:

Defamation involves false statements of fact that harm a person's reputation, with public officials needing to prove 'actual malice'.


Explanation:

Defamation involves making a false statement of fact that damages a person's character, fame, or reputation. In the United States, defamation only applies to false statements of fact, not opinions. Public officials and figures must show 'actual malice' or 'reckless disregard for the truth' when proving defamation in court (New York Times v. Sullivan, 1964).


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