Anita included Bob's name and photograph in a list of the FBI's top ten criminals. Bob has never been convicted of any crime and is horrified by the thought of being considered a criminal. This:
A) is defamation.
B) is false light.
C) is nuisance.
D) could be either defamation or false light.

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This situation could be considered both defamation and false light. Defamation involves making a false statement that harms someone's reputation, while false light involves portraying someone in a misleading way that would be offensive to a reasonable person. Including Bob's name and photograph in a list of top criminals could fit both definitions.

Anita Included Bob's Name and Photograph in a List of the FBI's