In determining whether an individual is a limited-purpose public figure for purposes of a libel action, a court will consider

A. whether the individual was involved in a public controversy.
B. if the individual attempted to sway public opinion about a controversy.
C. the nature of the defamatory statement and whether it is related to a controversy in which the individual was involved.
D. all of the answers are correct.


Answer: D

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