When a principal $($employer$)$ hires an agent $($employee$)$ with knowledge of that agent's criminal history $($in other words, with knowledge of that agent's propensity to engage in criminal acts$)-$ how does that prior knowledge impact that employer's potential liability in the event the agent commits a tort against a third party?

Group of answer choices

No impact, employers are never held liable for intentional torts.

No impact, employers are never held liable for crimes committed by employees.

The doctrine of Respondeat Superior will apply but only if the tort was committed within the scope of employment.

The doctrine of Respondeat Superior will apply even if the injury occurs outside the scope of employment.