I happen to believe that there is a connection and that is why it took Cheek so long to make a decision. Those things don't get worked out in a couple of hours. Cheek knew what he was going to do all along. It just took time to get what some others wanted worked out and get as many people involved in the lacrosse case on board.
Oh please. What deal? I believe the last time this group even met was in March, before the lacrosse party.
How did they discuss this "deal"?
Cheek also was talking about a special prosecutor, not a special designation. Wouldn't you think that if there was any deal, Cheek would have asked for a special prosecutor?
Of course there is a connection. But some don't want you to realize it.