Common law provides four appropriation defenses journalists may use when defending themselves against private facts lawsuits. Which of the following is NOT one of those four?

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The four common law appropriation defenses for journalists are: proving that the story was newsworthy, proving that the information was already in the public domain, proving that the information came from a consensual interview or was otherwise revealed voluntarily, and proving that the information, while on the list of examples of private information, is not highly embarrassing or offensive. The statute of limitations defense is not one of the four.

Common Law Provides Four Appropriation Defenses Journalists May Use When