Based on Desiree's Testimony, John Was Convicted for Murder and Sentenced

Multiple Choice

Based on Desiree's testimony, John was convicted for murder and sentenced to life imprisonment. As he left the court for jail, John saw Desiree and shouted out "Lady, I am going to hurt you real bad". On hearing this, Desiree went into nervous shock and fainted. Which of the following statements is TRUE? John has

A) committed the tort of battery
B) committed the tort of assault
C) committed the tort of nuisance
D) committed the tort of injurious falsehood
E) not committed any tort