Topic: Media Law & Ethics - Defamation

Based on the case study provided, discuss if Steven is liable for Defamation.

Case Study:

Steven was fired by his boss, Mr. John, who had found Steven to be incompetent for the job in the audit film. Steven was frustrated and sent a fax to Mr. John's office.

The fax reads: "Mr. John is the most unreliable person in the world! I won't forget how Mr. John got his job position unprofessionally!"

Before Mr. John receives the fax, it was first picked up by a clerk. Mr. John is now contemplating to sue Steven for defamation.