Gerard was hired to publish a weekly journal in the state of California. When he printed another person's article that criticized the governor of a state at the time, Gerard was accused of a certain tort theory. Which of the following tort theories would he most likely be accused of?
A) Libel
B) Calumny
C) Slander
D) Vilification
E) Traducement

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A libel is used to recover damages as a result of printed defamation of character. Libel cases compensate individuals for harm inflicted by defamatory printed falsehoods. As Gerard printed another person's article that criticized a governor, he was accused of libel.

Gerard Was Hired to Publish a Weekly Journal in the State