I've heard otherwise, but if it's true, that would have been a personal decision that I am sure would not have been taken lightly and it's still a loss.
Again, that would have no bearing on the case against Raven.
I'm not stating you are wrong, or out to hurt Vanessa, but if this came from Raven or his ilk, I would take what the pathological liar, felon, thief and imo cold-blooded murderer says with less than a grain of salt as Raven would definitely be making as many spins against Vanessa as possible.