Read this excerpt from the article “5 held in a plot to bug democrats’ office here” by alfred e. lewis.

silbert called the men professionals with a “clandestine” purpose.
rafferty said the five men didn’t have firearms and didn’t harm anyone, and should be released on bond.
in setting the bond at $50,000 for the miami men and $30,000 for martin, judge belson also placed restrictions on their movements.

which statement best explains how the details in this excerpt contribute to the central idea?

a. the details illustrate that the men were novices who were first-time offenders. b. the details present the reasons that the men were denied bail.
c. the details provide background information on the criminals to explain their crime.
d. the details show that, despite their illicit intentions, the men did not plan to hurt anyone.

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