In a Suit for Aiding and Abetting as Per Section

Multiple Choice

In a suit for aiding and abetting as per section 20(e) of the 1934 Act,to hold a person liable as an aider and abettor,the government must show all of the following EXCEPT:

A) the existence of a violation of section 10(b) or Rule 10b-5 by the primary party.
B) the defendant's knowledge of that primary violation of Rule 10b-5.
C) that the suit's plaintiff is a private individual.
D) "substantial assistance" of the violation by the defendant.