Although Prosecutors Dropped Charges Against Michael Hardwick,his Case Came Before

Although prosecutors dropped charges against Michael Hardwick,his case came before the Supreme Court because

A) a judge insisted that he be tried.
B) protests throughout the South forced a trial.
C) a newly elected prosecutor bowed to the Religious Right and reinstated the charges.
D) he brought a suit challenging the constitutionality of a law.
E) interest groups filed a suit on his behalf.