What Differs in a Defamation Suit When the Plaintiff Is

Multiple Choice

What differs in a defamation suit when the plaintiff is a public figure,as opposed to when the plaintiff is not a public figure?

A) Punitive damages are available.
B) The plaintiff need not prove actual injury to the reputation.
C) The plaintiff can recover even when the statement is a mere opinion.
D) The plaintiff must prove that the statement was made with malice.
E) The plaintiff must prove that the statement was made in writing.