Bootstrapping in Libel Law Occurs When

Bootstrapping in libel law occurs when

A) the press creates a controversy by reporting on an issue or event,and then pulls the plaintiff into the story.
B) two or more libel actions are filed at the same time against the same defendant.
C) the plaintiff pulls the reporters who prepared the story into court as well as the publication or broadcast outlet.
D) the plaintiff sues the on-line service provided as well as the individual who generated the web site.