For which of the following reasons did the Supreme Court hold that the Eighth Amendment was violated in Hope v. Pelzer?
A) Lack of emergency
B) Prison officials knowingly subjected the prisoner to unnecessary pain
C) Any safety concerns had long since been abated
D) All of the above

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In Hope v. Pelzer, the Supreme Court found that the Eighth Amendment was violated for several reasons: there was no emergency justifying the actions taken, prison officials knowingly subjected the prisoner to unnecessary pain, and any safety concerns had long since been abated. These factors collectively contributed to the decision that the prisoner's Eighth Amendment rights were violated.

For Which of the Following Reasons Did the Supreme Court