Q: In this task you are given a short story and a question regarding that story. You must answer the question based on the events of the story. Try to use the same words in the story to answer each question. You should completely answer the question in a short answer. Do not include information that is unnecessary to answer the question.
I got a call from the mall. The mall security had arrested my son. He was accused of shoplifting. I pleaded that they release him. They agreed and when he got home I grounded him.
Why did I plead that they release him?
A:
He was accused of shoplifting.So I pleaded that they release him.