A paramedic is called to treat a local politician's child for a broken arm. The paramedic suspects that the injury was caused by abuse. Reporters are on the scene at the hospital and request an interview with the paramedic. In a written release to the media, the paramedic states that the politician is a child abuser. What possible violation has occurred?

a. Assault
b. Battery
c. Imprisonment
d. Libel

Answer: d. Libel

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