Anthony promises to pay McCarthy $100,000 if McCarthy reveals to the public that Washington is a communist. Washington is not a communist and never has been. McCarthy successfully persuades the media...

Anthony promises to pay McCarthy $100,000 if McCarthy reveals to the public that Washington is a communist. Washington is not a communist and never has been. McCarthy successfully persuades the media to report that Washington is a communist and now seeks to recover the $100,000 from Anthony, who refuses to pay. McCarthy initiates a lawsuit against Anthony. What will be the result?