In Noonan v.Staples,the First Circuit called what traditional libel defense into question,based on state law?
A)privilege.
B)truth.
C)fair comment.
D)neutral reportage.

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In Noonan v. Staples, the First Circuit questioned the traditional libel defense of truth based on Massachusetts state law, which requires a defendant in a defamation case to prove not only that the statements made were true but also that they were made with good motives and for justifiable ends.

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