Reporter Bill Farr Eventually Escaped His Contempt of Court Citation

Reporter Bill Farr eventually escaped his contempt of court citation because:

A) an appellate court ruled that a person who violates a court order as an act of moral principle cannot be jailed indefinitely.
B) a court ruled that the state shield law protected him.
C) a federal court ruled that he was protected by reporter's privilege.
D) he served his 30-day prison term and was then released.
E) he was excused from his contempt citation because he was no longer working as a reporter.