16 The media frenzy over the scandal did not rise to the level of courtroom spectacle offered by a similar case adecade ago.
(A) The open media coverage over the scandal did not come close to the level of uncensored drama of a similar case a decade ago.
(B) The media craze over the scandal did not come near to the level of excitement in the courtroom offered by a similar case a decade ago.
(C) The media scandal did approach the spectacular level of a similar case taking place a decade ago.
(D) The media fantasy over the scandal is not compatible to the courtroom speculation offered a decade ago.