Jean, a restaurant critic, publishes a review in a national daily that the sandwiches served at his friend's deli are usually not fresh. Tom, the owner of the deli, notices a significant decrease in customers after the review gets published. Although the statement made by Jean in his review is true, Tom wants to sue Jean. Can Tom recover from Jean for defamation?
A. No, because personal finances and disputes cannot be brought to court.
B. Yes, because Jean abused his conditional privilege.
C. No, because Jean has the defense of truth.
D. Yes, because Jean communicated the statement to third persons and defamed Tom.
Answer: C
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