In which U.S. Supreme Court case did the Court validate the use of deadly force during a high speed vehicle pursuit where the suspect endangered the lives of police and innocent third parties?

a. Tennessee v. Garner
b. Graham v. O’Connor
c. Scott v. Harris
d. Canton v. Harris


Ans: C

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What will be an ideal response?

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