In which case did the U.S. Supreme Court hold that the use of force by prison officials violates the Eight Amendment if it inflicts "unnecessary and wanton" pain?

A. Wolff v. McDonnell (1974)
B. Cooper v. Pate (1964)
C. Hudson v. McMillan (1992)
D. Whitley v. Albers (1986)


Answer: D

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