A popular newspaper was shut down due to accusations that the newspaper's journalists were illegally "phone hacking" in order to gather information...

A popular newspaper was shut down due to accusations that the newspaper’s journalists were illegally “phone hacking” in order to gather information for their stories. Due to a connection with a U.S.-based company, the U.S. District Attorney also opened an investigation. This type of investigation is handled under ______________.

A. criminal law

B. statutory law

C. administrative law

D. civil law