What is the fair report privilege?
A)A privilege claimed by journalists
B)A privilege that can only be claimed when information comes from official records
C)A privilege that can only be applied when the reporting fairly and accurately reflects the content of an official record
D)All of the above

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The fair report privilege is a legal protection for journalists that allows them to report on official records and proceedings without being liable for defamation, as long as their reporting is fair and accurate. This encompasses all the aspects mentioned: it is a privilege specifically for journalists (A), it applies when information is sourced from official records (B), and it requires that the reporting accurately reflects the content of those records (C).

What Is the Fair Report Privilege