If Officer Morris and two witnesses stated that Officer Morris was trying to restrain Betty from continuing to punch Wilma,and the only reason he touched Betty inappropriately was due to Betty's fighting to get out of Officer Morris' grasp,Officer Morris can then raise the defense of

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Officer Morris can use the defense of official immunity as he was acting within the scope of his official duties and was attempting to restrain Betty who was being physically aggressive towards another individual. Although his inappropriate physical contact may still be subject to disciplinary action, he may be shielded from civil liability under the doctrine of official immunity. The other answer choices are not relevant to the given scenario.

If Officer Morris and Two Witnesses Stated That Officer Morris