Which of the following can be raised as a defense to a claim of defamation?
A) That the Internet service provider was publishing information originating from a third party.
B) That there was a constitutional privilege to comment about the plaintiff who is a public figure and that the statement was made without malice.
C) That there was a conditional privilege to publish a defamatory statement in order to protect a legitimate self-interest.
D) All of these.

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All of the options listed can be raised as potential defenses against a claim of defamation. Option A refers to the defense of being a third-party publisher, commonly known as the Communications Decency Act (CDA) immunity. Option B refers to the defense of fair comment or opinion based on the constitutional privilege of free speech. Option C refers to the defense of qualified privilege, which allows for the publication of defamatory statements in certain circumstances, such as protecting a legitimate self-interest.

Which of the Following Can Be Raised as a Defense