I read that.
I just don't see the players, their families, or representatives agreeing to that deal. There seems to be holes in the case wide enough to drive trucks through and innocent people aren't inclined to plead guilty to anything.
The players really have acted innocently. The no-sex of any kind stance was highly unusual for a rape defense. Remember, how many talking heads said the Defense was making a mistake by boxing themselves in with their story. One Defense lawyer was picked for Stupid Guy of the week or something because they said the Defense was talking too much. Nancy Grace encouraged them to keep talking because they were going to get their clients convicted.
So, it could be a trial balloon, but I don't see the point for the players to take that deal.
I agree with your take on the "settlement". I'ts far too vague and open to tons of interpretations. I think the defense would insist that she admit she made it all up and their clients are innocent. They've been talking tough and I doubt they'd go for anything this vague.
I agree. There's not enough there for the lax defendants.