Acting with reckless disregard for the falsity of the matter, Anita included Joe's name and photograph in a list of the FBI's top ten criminals.Joe has never been convicted of a crime and is horrified by the thought of being considered a criminal.This:
A)is defamation.
B)is false light.
C)is nuisance.
D)could be either defamation or false light.

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Anita's actions could be considered both defamation and false light. Defamation involves making false statements that harm someone's reputation, while false light involves portraying someone in a misleading way that would be offensive to a reasonable person. Including Joe's name and photograph in a list of criminals could fit both definitions.

Acting with Reckless Disregard for the Falsity of the Matter