Jim told his manager, Lana, that a co-worker, Diane, had been in prison for theft. Lana checked into the matter and, when she learned that Diane had served time in prison for theft, fired her
a. Jim is liable to Diane for defamation.
b. Jim is liable to Diane for defamation unless he can show a legitimate reason for having to tell Lana about Diane's prison history.
c. Jim is liable to Diane for defamation only if she is a public figure.
d. Jim is not liable to Diane for defamation.
d
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