The journalist falsely portrayed a corrupt politician as a "man of the masses," whereas the reality was far from it. Moreover, the journalist fabricated an interview and deceitfully gave details about what the politician did for people. Which privacy tort did the journalist commit?

a) False light
b) Appropriation
c) Intrusion into seclusion
d) Publication of private facts

ANS: a

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