Jackie distributes a handbill throughout her neighborhood accusing her neighbor Ked of being a convicted sex offender.The statement is defamatory if

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Defamation occurs when false statements are made that harm someone's reputation. In this case, if the statement is false, then it is defamatory. However, if the statement is true, then it is not defamatory. The fact that a neighbor repeats it or that Ked suffers emotional distress may be important factors in a lawsuit, but they do not determine whether or not the statement is defamatory.

Jackie Distributes a Handbill Throughout Her Neighborhood Accusing Her Neighbor