Edwards' Purse Was Stolen

Multiple Choice

Edwards' purse was stolen. Someone then used her checkbook to write bad checks to a store. She was arrested with other suspects who had written bogus checks to the store. She was able to prove she was a victim and was released from jail. She sued the police and the store for false arrest. The trial court found for Edwards. The appeals court held that the judgment would be:​

A) ​overturned because the police have judicial immunity from suit.
B) ​overturned because there was evidence of bad intent by Edwards.
C) ​upheld because the defendants failed to exercise "due care" in investigating the matter before arresting her.
D) ​upheld because the defendants acted in "gross disregard" of her rights.
E) ​none of the other choices are correct.