A Reporter Appears on Television and Declares That the Head

Multiple Choice

A reporter appears on television and declares that the head coach of a professional sports team is "the worst coach in the history of sports." The coach subsequently files a lawsuit against the reporter.A court would most likely determine which of the following?

A) The reporter is liable for a claim of slander.
B) The reporter is liable for a claim of libel.
C) The reporter is not liable because truth is an absolute defense.
D) The reporter is not liable because the statement is an expression of opinion.