Drew tells his Excel Company coworkers that Fiona,Excel's office manager,is stealing from their employer.The statement is defamatory only if
A)a coworker believes it.
B)Fiona suffers emotional distress.
C)the statement is true.
D)the statement is false.

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In order for a statement to be defamatory, it must be false. If the statement is true, it cannot be considered defamatory. It does not matter if a coworker believes the statement or if Fiona suffers emotional distress.

Drew Tells His Excel Company Coworkers That Fiona,Excel's Office Manager,is