In which of the following cases is it most likely that the plaintiff will only have to prove negligence on the defendant's part to recover from defamation?
a. Statements that a U.S. Senator had someone killed
b. Statements that Madaonna had someone killed
c. A statement that you or I negligently killed someone during a hurricane
d. A false credit report of a construction contractor
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In which of the following cases is it most likely that the plaintiff will only have to prove negligence on the defendant's part to recover from defamation?
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