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A newspaper published a story about a U. S. senator having close ties to people suspected of being involved in organized crime. The senator claimed that the allegations in the newspaper story were false, and he brought a defamation action against the newspaper. Which of the following is the most accurate statement with regard to the newspaper's liability?

choices

  1. A qualified privilege of fair comment existed because the newspaper was reporting on a matter of public interest.
  2. Because the senator is a public figure, he has the burden of proof to show malice on the part of the newspaper.
  3. The newspaper would not be liable because, under the First Amendment's freedom of the press, the newspaper was privileged to publish the story.
  4. The newspaper would be relieved of any liability for defamation because an absolute privilege existed.

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