well to look at it and say, "well, this is michelle writing this." >> reporter: one thing was clear, though. the computer forensics had blown a sizable hole in the prosecution's case. guisti seized the moment and worked out a deal. the da would release michelle from jail. but he would not drop the charges against her. and the investigation would continue. after 88 days, michelle walked out of jail. >> on the outside, basically my parents. they were there waiting for me and got my coffee. got my -- >> reporter: famous coffee. the good cup of coffee, huh? >> yeah. the good cup of coffee which oh man i had been dreaming about that for so long. >> reporter: it was an incredible moment for the hadleys. a legal victory, but not the end of the road. >> she's still in jeopardy. she's still charged with the same crimes. >> reporter: and she's got an ankle bracelet on. >> she had an ankle bracelet on. >> i already felt like i was so scarred from jail. and wearing that device, you