Given his accusers backround and circumstances there is a good reason to suspect that she was trying to shake Cain down down for a job or cash settlement. Stuff like that was a 90's thing.
In the post Tailhook political climate of the day it was better to settle even the most absurd claims of harassment for a dollar amount or severance package bit above nuisance cost to defend along with a mutual NDA, release of liability and no disparage clause because of the witch hunt mentality at the time. Often times the accused could make counterclaims of slander and perjury if the jury felt the accusers claims were false and were made to extort money or benefits , which was often the case.
Looks like ya missed your target.
:)