Jackie distributes a handbill among her neighbors accusing one of them-Ked-of being a convicted sex offender.The statement is defamatory if

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Defamation refers to the act of making false or derogatory statements about an individual or group, causing harm to their reputation. In this case, Jackie's statement accusing Ked of being a convicted sex offender is potentially defamatory, especially if it is false and harms Ked's reputation or causes emotional distress. Therefore, the best choice is D - the statement is false. If the statement were true, it may not be considered defamation, although Ked may still suffer emotional distress from the accusation. Moreover, merely repeating the statement by a neighbor does not necessarily make the statement defamatory.

Jackie Distributes a Handbill Among Her Neighbors Accusing One of Them-Ked-Of