Jane Johnson was a famous rock star but retired 20 years ago and withdrew from the public eye. While she was a musician, she stole a very valuable diamond ring from another musician. She quickly returned the diamond, was not arrested for theft, and only her brother knew about the incident. Last week, Spy Magazine published an article revealing the theft. Johnson sued Spy Magazine for private facts.

a. Johnson will lose because she did not keep the theft private.
b. Johnson will lose because passage of time does not change the story’s newsworthiness.
c. Johnson will win because she is not newsworthy 20 years after she retired as a musician.
d. Johnson will win because a story about a musician stealing a diamond is not newsworthy.

b. Johnson will lose because passage of time does not change the story’s newsworthiness.