Jack is a pirate operating in the Caribbean, or wherever the tides take him. Regardless, this area
Question:
Jack is a pirate operating in the Caribbean, or wherever the tides take him. Regardless, this area uses the law of defamation as discussed in our course. Jack is outraged when he hears that Elizabeth, a former traveling companion and sometime crewmate, is telling people that he, "is really a sweet person," "has a heart of gold," "is an honorable pirate," "likes puppies," and "prefers chardonnay to rum." Jack believes these statements are destroying his reputation as a fearsome pirate, and will hurt his ability to successfully perform his job. Is he correct? Explain. Please use your answer demonstrate your knowledge of the law of defamation. Are these comments slander or libel? What is the difference between the two? What if Elizabeth's statements are true? Does that matter? Explain.