A local newspaper reporter calls to inquire whether your attorney is representing a person charged with misappropriating funds in connection with a recent charitable fund raising project. How do you answer the question?
A. Tell him your attorney is representing the client but that you cannot give him any information.
B. Tell him your attorney is representing the client but that the plan of defense has not yet been determined.
C. Tell him your attorney is not representing the person.
D. Tell him you are not ethically permitted to give out any information about clients past or present.
D
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