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Which of the following accurately describes libel?
  1. It is false, malicious reporting that damages someone’s reputation.
  2. The term only applies to print media.
  3. It is is any reporting that damages someone’s reputation.
  4. It is protected by the First Amendment.
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Answer: A - Libel is false, malicious reporting that damages someone’s reputation. Libel is not protected under the First Amendment. In some countries, such as Egypt, accurate information that damages a person’s reputation is also considered libel.
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