What was the significance of the U.S. Supreme Court case Whitley v. Albers?

a. The Court concluded that “dangerousness” was the determinant of appropriate use of deadly force.
b. provided a legal standard for physical brutality
c. The Court decided that the Eight Amendment protects inmates from cruel and unusual punishment, guiding cases of excessive force for those in custody.
d. gave rationale for use of deadly force against escaping prisoners


Ans: C

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