At a large party for business professionals who were attending a conference on ethics, Constance, who is annoyed because of a large tax bill, makes the statement that "all accountants are frauds." Bernie, an honest accountant in attendance, sued her for defamation. Which of the following is true regarding the likely outcome?

Group of answer choices

Bernie will likely win so long as he meets his burden of proof of establishing by a preponderance of the evidence that he has not committed fraud.

Bernie will likely win so long as Constance cannot meet her burden of proof of establishing by a preponderance of the evidence that Bernie has committed fraud.

Bernie will win only if he can prove by clear and convincing evidence that Constance acted with malice and that her allegation against him was false.

The lawsuit will be dismissed because the statement made by Constance was too broad to be defamatory.

The lawsuit will be dismissed because Constance made the statement at a social event.