Jerome tells Chris, a reporter for the Gazette, that Ron robbed a local bank. The Gazette prints the story. Ron claims the story is not true and sues for libel. Ron ______.

a. can successfully sue the Gazette because it republished a libel
b. cannot successfully sue the Gazette because it only republished a libel
c. cannot successfully sue the Gazette because it accurately printed what Jerome told Chris
d. can successfully sue Chris, but not the Gazette, because Chris wrote the story


a. can successfully sue the Gazette because it republished a libel

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Fill in the blank with correct word

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During her lecture, the professor told the class there would be four major points covered on the test. She counted these points on her fingers for the class to see as she discussed what would be covered

The professor's actions are an example of _____. a. substituting b. complementing c. regulating d. repeating

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Give examples for differences in perceptions of face.

What will be an ideal response?

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In the Supreme Court's ruling on Near v. Minnesota, prior restraint was banned except in extraordinary circumstances such as life-or-death situations or wartime

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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