May not have been a prank at all.
Jones said, “There is not any aspect of this matter that is a practical joke nor should anyone treat it that way.”
Old slimy lawyer trick. Leak a story to steer public perception away from the 'Real Deal'. Smoke and mirrors. Since we never learned who McVieghs Middle Eastern looking accomplices were, Jones may be the best at smoke and mirrors. Of course Jones blamed that on the Judge who did not permit the evidence. So what is stopping Jones now ?
A good lawyer defends his client.
Too bad about Jones's late unbelated client Tim McVeigh.