Finley is a U.S.senator.While at a friend's wedding,he comments that another senator,Glen,is corrupt and is an alcoholic and drug addict.Another guest was recording video of the wedding party and picked up Finley's comments.The guest posted the video online where it was viewed by Glen's family,friends,colleagues,and constituents.His reputation is permanently scarred and he loses re-election.Is Finley guilty of defamation?

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A) There is no privilege as Finley was not acting in an official capacity. Finley made
a defamatory, specific statement that he disseminated in such a manner that the other guest overheard it, and Glen suffered damages.
J) There is no privilege as Finley was not acting in an official capacity. Finley made a defamatory, specific statement that he disseminated in such a manner that the other guest overheard it, and Glen suffered damages.
K) There is no privilege as Finley was not acting in an official capacity. Finley made a defamatory, specific statement that he disseminated in such a manner that the other guest overheard it, and Glen suffered damages.
L) There is no privilege as Finley was not acting in an official capacity. Finley made a defamatory, specific statement that he disseminated in such a manner that the other guest overheard it, and Glen suffered damages.

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