Mr. Reynolds, a sixth-grade teacher, filed a report with child protective services after his student disclosed that his mother hits him and his sisters when they are bad. Upon investigation, it was determined that the children are not being abused and the mother's actions were related to discipline. Can Mr. Reynolds be prosecuted by this child's mother for reporting an incident of abuse that did not occur?
A. Yes. Mr. Reynolds should not have filed a report unless he knew for sure that the child was actually being abused.
B. No. Mr. Reynolds acted in good faith, without malice, and is thus protected from civil or criminal liability.
C. Yes. Mr. Reynolds' report unduly damaged the reputation of this child's mother.
D. If a judge determines that Mr. Reynolds' intent was reasonable and good, charges will be dropped.
B. No. Mr. Reynolds acted in good faith, without malice, and is thus protected from civil or criminal liability.
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