Gary wrote a letter to be published in the editorial section of a local newspaper. He wrote the letter as if it came from another individual named Leroy. It talked about the excess in Leroy's life when it came to food, women, drugs, and alcohol. It was highly inflammatory and greatly damaged Leroy's reputation. If Leroy wishes to press charges against Gary, which of the following crimes would be appropriate?
A) forgery
B) uttering
C) simulation
D) none of these

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The described actions do not fit the legal definitions of forgery, uttering, or simulation. Instead, this scenario is more aligned with defamation, specifically libel since it involves written statements. However, libel is not listed among the provided options.

Gary Wrote a Letter to Be Published in the Editorial