Martha's high school teacher told her that she was going to receive a failing grade in history, which would prevent her from graduating. Furious, she reported to the principal that the teacher had fondled her, and the teacher was fired. A year later, still unable to get work because of the scandal, the teacher committed suicide. Martha, remorseful, confessed that her accusation had been false. If Martha is charged with manslaughter, her best defense would be that she 
committed no act that proximately caused the teacher's death. did not intend to cause the teacher's death. did not act with malice. acted under extreme emotional distress.
Question: Martha's high school teacher told her that she was going to receive a failing grade in history, which would prevent her from graduating. Furious, she reported to the principal that the teacher had fondled her, and the teacher was fired. A year later, still unable to get work because of the scandal, the teacher committed suicide. Martha, remorseful, confessed that her accusation had been false. If Martha is charged with manslaughter, her best defense would be that she 
A. committed no act that proximately caused the teacher's death.
B. did not intend to cause the teacher's death.
C. did not act with malice.
D. acted under extreme emotional distress.
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