Hi JS,
Don't you think that this is an attempt to try to disregard possible evidence that the Rentz's are trying to compile? Perhaps he doesn't want to go ahead with the mental evaluation, which we have heard so much about. If they are able to have the case dismissed before the 29th, then he wouldn't have to go ahead with the exam, or at least it wouldn't look bad for him if he refused.
"The family wants Brad Cooper to undergo a mental evaluation before then. A hearing to determine that is scheduled for the week of Sept. 29."
Sure, he wants the kids back and this is at least PARTLY because it would improve his current public image enormously. This is of central concern to the lawyers at this point. BTW, in the article (very informative!) that SG posted in the off topic thread this morning, the point is made that defense lawyers are increasingly becoming PR experts. That is certainly the case here.
I have to ask the question, why did BC settle out of court at the end of July? Why didn't superdad push it to the limit there? I think there is some agreement on the board that there are things we don't know, perhaps some noted concerns about domestic violence in the Cooper household. These must be taken very seriously.
SG has noted that OJ's children have been scarred by growing up with him. I am very happy that the girls are where they are now. If he is innocent, then he won't have to worry. They will come back to him. But for now, why not go ahead with the exam? Is he afraid that they may uncover something??