Which of the following statements is true of defamation?
A) Written defamation is called slander.
B) If defamation is oral, it is called libel.
C) Corporations cannot sue for defamation.
D) Defamation suits can be brought by employees against current or former employers.
E) The news media can be sued for defamation even if the reported statements are true as it constitutes an invasion of privacy.

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Defamation suits can be brought by employees against present and former employers. Often these suits arise when employers give job references on former employees who have been discharged for dishonesty.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Defamation