Some of the officers have concerns that they will be personally sued for actions that they took to discipline prisoners. One of the officers voices that they are not liable as long as they are on duty and in uniform. Mr. Johnson explains that the Supreme Court ruled that correctional officials who knowingly violate the Eighth Amendment rights of inmates can be held liable for damages. What case was this decided in?
a. Hope v. Pelzer
b. Knop v. Johnson
c. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections v. Yeskey
d. Washington v. Lee
Question 2
Mr. Johnson tells Warden Cox that he is particularly concerned with the fact that some of the inmates have accused some of the officers of whipping prisoners with a leather strap. Mr. Johnson explains to the correctional staff that this disciplinary measure is considered cruel and unusual punishment and has been the case since the courts ruled on this during the:
a. 1940s.
b. 1960s.
c. 1980s.
d. 1990s.
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