Jackie,an accountant,distributes a flyer to her business clients and potential customers that accuses her competitor Ked of being a convicted thief.The statement is defamatory if

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A defamatory statement is false and causes harm to the reputation of the person it is directed towards. In this case, Jackie's statement accusing Ked of being a convicted thief is likely to be false unless Ked has actually been convicted of theft. If Ked has not been convicted of theft, Jackie's statement is defamatory and can harm Ked's reputation. The other options are not relevant to determining whether the statement is defamatory.

Jackie,an Accountant,distributes a Flyer to Her Business Clients and Potential