What is the primary reason behind the U.S. Supreme Court holding that the identity of an informant need not be disclosed at trial?
A) It may discourage informants in the future.
B) It is not inferred in the Bill of Rights.
C) It would make no impact on the outcome of a case.
D) It was not common practice at common law.
A) It may discourage informants in the future.
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