Geez, I bet all this makes you wish that you went ahead and blasted him. Hope you have witnesses, preferably the police officers - unfortunately 9 months of delay can make that unlikely.
Anyway, you've always seemed like a stand-up guy to me. A modest contribution is in the mail and I wish you well. Keep us posted!
I have some prominent witnesses, but unless I can raise a HUGE amount of cash, this may just get signed off in a mutual release or something.
Because of some particular circumstances, That would be best, for I am not alone in this.