If Defamation Is Directed to a Private Person but Relates

Multiple Choice

If defamation is directed to a private person but relates to a matter of public concern,

A) the plaintiff in a lawsuit must show actual malice to receive any damages.
B) the plaintiff in a lawsuit must show actual malice to receive punitive damages, but not general damages.
C) the plaintiff in a lawsuit must adhere to the same standards as a public figure or public official.
D) the plaintiff in a lawsuit is not limited in any way by the First Amendment.