Mike Is the Local Political Agitator and Has Been on His

Mike is the local political agitator and has been on his soap box to denounce the local mayor of the city where he lives. He claims the mayor has stolen from the city treasury and calls on all citizens to march on city hall. During his speech, Mike burns in effigy a likeness of the mayor. Mike was arrested by city police and charged with inciting a riot and slander, as well as making threats against a public official.

A) The mayor makes a statement to the press that he is innocent of Mike's charges and was defamed by his speech. The mayor stands little chance of winning in court, however, because the mayor: ​
B) is a public figure.
C) is actually guilty.
D) was not harmed by the speech.
E) cannot forbid nuisance speech.