Oliver and Sri Got into a Heated Argument at Work

Multiple Choice

Oliver and Sri got into a heated argument at work. Oliver raised his fist and shook it at Sri, who then pushed Oliver. Oliver yelled, "I know you stole a hundred dollars from the cash register yesterday." The boss overhead the statement and fired Sri the next day. The boss also reported him to the police. The allegation of theft was not true, but Oliver was still angry and told the police it was, knowing that charges would be laid. Sri was charged with theft but acquitted. Which of the following is FALSE?

A) Sri can successfully sue Oliver for malicious prosecution.
B) Sri can successfully sue Oliver for assault
C) Oliver can successfully sue Sri for battery
D) Sri can successfully sue Oliver for slander
E) Sri can successfully sue Oliver for battery