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During a recent incident at a shopping centre, Munier grabbed hold of Ishtla and held her until a police officer arrived. Which of the following statements is TRUE?


A) If Munier was another shopper, he cannot be held liable for false arrest, even if Ishtla had not committed a crime, as long as he reasonably believed that she had committed a crime and she was being pursued by a police officer.
B) If Munier is a police officer, he may be held liable for a false arrest unless Ishtla actually committed a crime.
C) If Munier owned a store, and he reasonably believed that Ishtla had stolen some of his merchandise, he cannot be held liable for false arrest, even if Ishtla had not committed a crime.
D) If Munier is a security guard, he cannot be held liable for false arrest as long as he reasonably believed that Ishtla had committed a crime, even if Ishtla had not done so.
E) Munier will be held liable for malicious prosecution as long as a court decides, after a full trial, that Ishtla did nothing wrong.

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