Which of the following best describes the legal definition of private facts?
A) Military information that cannot legally be published without the permission of those involved
B) Any facts at issue in a libel case
C) The facts that a journalist knows but has chosen not to make public in a news story
D) Embarrassing facts that a person has a reasonable belief should remain private, and that he has tried very hard to keep private

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Private facts refer to embarrassing or sensitive information that a person has a reasonable expectation to keep private and has made efforts to keep it that way. The information is not of public concern, and its publication would violate the person's right to privacy. The disclosure of private facts is not protected by freedom of speech or the press, and it could lead to legal consequences such as invasion of privacy or defamation.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Legal Definition of Private