Question

Finley is a U.S. senator. While at a friend's wedding, he comments that another senator, Glen, is corrupt and is an alcoholic and drug addict. A reporter overhears this statement and includes the conversation in a written report that is published in the state's largest newspaper. Glen is called before a Senate investigative committee, and his reputation is permanently scarred. Is Finley guilty of defamation?

Answer 1

Yes he is.

Step-by-step explanation:

Yes Finley is guilty of defamation. Defamation can also be regarded as the act of slander. It is when someone makes a false statement about someone else. Such words have the ability to destroy the image of the other person as we can see in this question.

Finley is guilty of defamation because his words have caused Glenn's reputation to be destroyed in the eyes of others.