Now that you brought it up, I remember Smith saying this too, but evidently he is still on the case since he was representing Ricci today at the hearing.
I wonder if they are having trouble getting a criminal lawyer to take the case. I guess it is pro bono work.
Attorney Smith, had stated on various programs, that IF Recci was charged with the crime, he would step down, and recommend a Criminal Trial Attorney.
He hasn't been charged yet.