Jane tells John that Ann was arrested for stealing a car.The story is entirely false.Ann is not a public figure.Which of the following torts has Jane committed?

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Slander is a false statement made orally that harms a person's reputation. Since Ann is not a public figure, this would be considered ordinary slander rather than slander per se, which involves false statements of a more serious nature such as criminal activity or sexual misconduct. Libel, on the other hand, involves a false written statement that harms a person's reputation.

Jane Tells John That Ann Was Arrested for Stealing a Car.The