Which of the Following Statements Is True About Defenses to Defamation

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about defenses to defamation?

A) A person having absolute privilege can be sued for defamation if the statement is false.
B) A conditional privilege does not protect a defendant against any false statements.
C) If the plaintiff is a public figure, the plaintiff will have to prove that the defamation was made with malice.
D) Politicians are not subject to conditional privilege.