[Golden Eagle]

Found out it is hopeless and he is doomed to his fate most likely.

Likely the most correct explanation. There would be many possible advantages for him in Federal Court, especially a guaranteed appeal to the US Supreme Court, and possibility for a Presidential Pardon. This reeks of capitulation, and a possible plea deal.

[vivenne]

Or bad legal advice.

[vivenne]

It doesn’t reek of capitulation or a plea deal. You wish it did, but it doesn’t.