With no explanation, chose the best option from "A", "B", "C" or "D". that speech about the use of public funds touches upon a matter of public concern.” Kincade v. City of Blue Springs, 64 F.3d 389, 396 (8th Cir.1995). Allegations of the misuse of public funds relate directly to citizens’ interests as taxpayers, and are generally considered to address matters of public concern despite their personal pecuniary ramifications. See Kincade, 64 F.3d at 396; Casey v. City of Cabool, 12 F.3d 799, 803 (8th Cir.1993). Speech that criticizes a public employer in his capacity as a public official also addresses matters of public concern. “Criticism, no matter how obnoxious or offensive, of government officials and their policies clearly addresses matters of public concern.” Casey, 12 F.3d at 802.; see Barnard v. Jackson County, 43 F.3d 1218, 1225 (8th Cir.1995) (<HOLDING>). Heightened public interest in a particular

A: holding allegations of wrongdoing by public officials are on the highest order of first amendment concern
B: holding that the plaintiffs speech was not a matter of public concern because it did not bring to light actual or potential wrongdoing or breach of public trust on the part of the defendant and others
C: holding that a complaint that included only allegations of intentional wrongdoing also set forth grounds for liability based on unintentional wrongdoing
D: holding that alleged misconduct by public officials particularly by law enforcement officials is matter of public concern
A.