In the question below, an incomplete statement (Stem) followed by fillers is given. Pick out the best one which can complete the incomplete stem correctly and meaningfully.

Although initial investigations pointed towards him ......

A.

the preceding events corroborated his involvement in the crime

B.

the additional information confirmed his guilt

C.

the subsequent events established that he was guilty

D.

the subsequent events proved that he was innocent

E.

he gave an open confession of his crime

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.