Hilo tells the Internal Revenue Service that Jon "cheated on his taxes." This can lead to Hilo's liability for defamation if the statement is
A)contemptuous.
B)an opinion.
C)true.
D)false.

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Defamation requires the statement to be false. If Hilo's statement about Jon cheating on his taxes is false, it could lead to Hilo's liability for defamation. Truth is a defense against defamation.

Hilo Tells the Internal Revenue Service That Jon "Cheated on His