How does Zach get out of jail?

• A. The judge releases him on bail.
• B. A friend posts his bail.
• C. The police are told who threw the bottle.
• D. Someone told the police who threw the bottle.

Answer: (D)

New information from someone else can change an arrest outcome. In this scenario, Zach gets out when someone tells the police who threw the bottle. That exonerating information identifies the real offender, so Zach isn’t the one responsible and can be released as the case moves forward. Releasing on bail would be about money or a court decision, not about proving innocence. Likewise, a friend posting bail is still a financial arrangement, not clearing him of the charge. The crucial idea is that someone provides information that clears him, leading to his release.