If Officer Morris and two witnesses stated that Officer Morris was trying to restrain Betty from continuing to punch Wilma, and the only reason he touched Betty inappropriately was due to Betty's fighting to get out of Officer Morris' grasp, Officer Morris can then raise the defense of
a. probable cause to arrest Betty.
b. reasonable suspicion to arrest Betty.
c. official immunity.
d. None of the answers are correct.
c
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