In which circumstance would the courts find libel?

A reporter uses a source that incorrectly states a celebrity is using drugs.

A columnist writes his opinion about whether an actor is hiding a drug problem.

A television reporter delivers a story about increased drug use at the local college.

A reporter writes that local college students are drug dealers but has no sources.

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Teagan Lowery

Social Studies

28 July, 12:40

In which circumstance would the courts find libel?

A reporter uses a source that incorrectly states a celebrity is using drugs.

A columnist writes his opinion about whether an actor is hiding a drug problem.

A television reporter delivers a story about increased drug use at the local college.

A reporter writes that local college students are drug dealers but has no sources.

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Jay Atkinson · Answer 1

The courts would find libel if a reporter writes that local college students are drug dealers but has no sources.

Explanation:

Libel is the communication to one or more persons of an accusation made to another person of a fact, determined or undetermined, that may cause or cause him to impair his honor, dignity or reputation; provided it is not based on reliable evidence.

Kyle James · Answer 2

A reporter writes that local college students are drug dealers but has no sources.

Explanation:

If a reporter writes that local college students are drug dealers but has no sources, is a circumstance in which the courts find libel. This would later become a false statement because the reporter had no information or facts supporting her claim. For example, if a person was accused of a crime, the police have no reason to keep them in jail because they have no physical evidence, only an accusation.