In which U.S. Supreme Court case did the Court argue that deadly force to prevent inmate escape was valid under certain circumstances?

a. U.S. v. Nix
b. Whitley v. Albers
c. Clark v. Evans
d. Kenny v. Indiana Youth Center


Ans: A

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