Suppose someone uses an Internet server, such as AOL, to send a message to others that is defamatory. The person injured by the defamation has a good case against:
A) the sender and AOL
B) the sender but not AOL unless AOL was aware of the activity and did not halt it
C) the sender but not AOL under any circumstances
D) neither party; defamation actions from Internet transmissions are shielded by federal law
E) neither party; defamation may only occur when the transmission is face-to-face

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The injured party has a good case against the sender for defamation. However, Internet service providers like AOL are generally not held liable for content posted by their users unless they were aware of the defamatory content and failed to take action to remove it. This principle is established under the Communications Decency Act of 1996, which provides immunity to online platforms from liability for content posted by their users.

Suppose Someone Uses an Internet Server, Such as AOL, to Send