Some courts have used three factors to determine whether a reporter or editor exhibited reckless disregard for the truth. Which of the following is NOT one of these three?
A. Was the story probable or inherently believable?
B. Did the reporter or editor demonstrate ill will toward the subject of the report?
C. What was the nature of the story?
D. How reliable was the source of the story?
Answer: B
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false