@Alathea, I wish I could believe that Atty. P. heard better news about his client. I'm not so confident. All I know is that the last person in the world and certainly in this case who should be delivering the 'news' about Fd health is Atty. P. as his credibility on a good day IMO is questionable.
I just hope Atty Colangelo picked up the phone and did his own due diligence on the Fd situation before agreeing to whatever 'suggestion' was made by Atty. P and very much hope the State has made every effort to secure Fd while he is in NY.
If I had to guess I would think that Atty. P. went to Jacobi last night and saw the 'dire' situation and realised that it very neatly coincided with the financial end of Fd as evidenced by the collateral issues with the bond that can't really be rectified as Fd seems to be out $$$$. This would allow Atty. P. a graceful exit from a financial situation that is no longer advantageous and doesn't offer the PR opportunities that he once did. This is why I think Atty. P. looked a bit more relaxed today, he finally had his out from a case that is simply a drainer.
MOO