@Humpleupagus @Electronwarrior
Ya, that's just "If I'm guilty, then you're guilty too."
But I think you are right. I have to believe there is some reason why he decided to make this statement that he is not willing to disclose. And he failed to show up to trial when he was supposed to... Don't think he is that big of a flake. It doesn't add up without extra pressure being put on him.