Which of the following cannot be raised as a defense to a claim of defamation?
A) That the Internet service provider was publishing information originating from a third party.
B) That there was a constitutional privilege to comment about the plaintiff who is a public figure and that the statement was made without malice.
C) That there was absolute privilege to publish a defamatory statement in order to protect a legitimate self-interest.
D) That there was absolute privilege for statements regarding a third party made between spouses when they are alone.
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