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newyorker26

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TR News publishes a story about a state governor's son having allegedly smuggled narcotics across the national border. Upon reading the news, the governor develops health complications. Investigations reveal that the governor's son is innocent and all charges are, therefore, dropped. However, the governor feels that he can collect damages from TR News for having published the story against his son. In this scenario, the governor can sue TR News for _____.
 
  A) hate speech
  B) slander
  C) libel
  D) obscenity
  E) battery

Question 2

The constitutional protection against _____ is the basis for a criminal suspect's right to remain silent in criminal proceedings.
 
  A) mistrial
  B) detention
  C) probation
  D) self-incrimination
  E) double jeopardy



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D



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