My read of this thing: she wanted out. But she knew that if she recanted the entire story she'd be in major trouble. So she changed just enough details that she thought Nifong would dismiss the case (which everyone thought he should have given the loss of her credibility).
She could not have predicted that he would only drop one charge to save face.
The February hearing should be a doozie.
"The February hearing should be a doozie."
I doubt she will show. There will be some medical excuse or a claim of witness intimidation or who-knows-what excuse for her not appearing.