Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

A) When made against a private citizen, as opposed to a public figure such as a celebrity or politician, defamation can also be proven if the person making the statement should have known that it was false or should have more thoroughly questioned its veracity.

B) To be defamatory, a statement, whether written or spoken, must be made with the knowledge that it is false or with a reckless disregard for the truth, meaning that the person making the statement did not go far enough in determining whether it is true.

C) Libel and slander are forms of defamation, which is an untrue statement presented as fact and intended to damage a person’s character or reputation.

D) Libel is a defamatory statement made in writing, while slander is a defamatory statement that is spoken.