[Rockingham]

I assume that this is part of a plea agreement. If so, Powell may be making an Alford plea. That has the effect of admitting that a conviction is likely but with an assertion of factual or legal innocence that can provide a basis for appeal or other post-conviction relief. If I am correct, then Powell may be riding in Trump's wake, hoping for eventual exoneration if he wins.

[Jim Noble]

hoping for eventual exoneration if he wins

Wins what?

[Bayard]

See this is the kind of speculation I need to hear right now.

I know nothing of law. I know enough about the press to know that stories are manipulated.

[bigbob]

It’s also possible that she can’t or won’t provide much information that is useful to the prosecution.

Plea deals are always based on self-interest, she’s trying to avoid bankruptcy and loss of everything she has.