Dru tells his Excel Company coworkers that Fiona, Excel's office manager, is stealing from their employer. The statement is defamatory only if

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Defamation requires a false statement to be made. Therefore, the statement must be false in order to be considered defamatory. A coworker believing it or Fiona suffering emotional distress may be factors in determining the extent of damages, but they are not the defining factor in determining whether the statement is defamatory. The truth of the statement is also not relevant as it is only false statements that can be considered defamatory.

Dru Tells His Excel Company Coworkers That Fiona, Excel's Office