Thomas, an ordinary citizen, posts this statement about a well-known movie star on a popular social media site: "Anderson Jones takes a stand against our President; calls for impeachment!" The truth is, Anderson Jones is an avid supporter of the President and has never made a statement otherwise. This is a case of false light.

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Thomas, an ordinary citizen, posts this statement about a well-known movie star on a popular social media site: "Anderson Jones takes a stand against our President; calls for impeachment!"  The truth is, Anderson Jones is an avid supporter of the President and has never made a statement otherwise.  This is a case of false light.

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False light invasion of privacy occurs when someone publishes information about another that is misleading, but not necessarily defamatory, and portrays them in a false light that would be highly offensive to a reasonable person. Thomas's post inaccurately represents Anderson Jones's political stance, fitting the criteria for false light.

Thomas, an Ordinary Citizen, Posts This Statement About a Well-Known