Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit December 24, 1985, 84-5056, 84-5082 (Merle W. Dameron v. Washington Magazine, Inc. Merle W. Dameron v. Washington Magazine, Inc.)

Opinion for the Court filed by Circuit Judge MIKVA.

MIKVA, Circuit Judge.

Plaintiff Merle Dameron appeals from the district court’s grant of summary judgment to the defendant in this defamation action. We agree with the district court’s conclusion that the alleged libel was protected, but differ on the basis for such protection.