Rita Reporter works for a major news network and has been assigned to investigate a story about a woman's death in a small town. She interviews police and other public officials, and the investigation is pointing to the woman's ex$-$husband. When Rita reports live on the air, she states that the investigation is ongoing and that the ex$-$husband is the prime suspect. In fact, the police have just ruled out the ex$-$husband, but Rita has not yet been informed of that fact. The next day, the ex$-$husband is fired, his new wife moves out, and friends are now refusing to talk with him.

Multiple Choice

Rita is not guilty of defamation due to a qualified privilege.

Rita is guilty of slander for telling a lie that caused injury to the ex$-$husband.

Rita is guilty of libel for telling a lie that caused injury to the ex$-$husband.

Rita is not guilty of defamation due to an absolute privilege.