Sure seems like the “great negotiator” is the one who is having to answer demands

…and that’s a good thing

I can’t help but feel like this was some sort of Monkey’s paw situation. “I wish there weren’t any billionaires”

My guess is that accepting that also means admitting to the alleged crimes. Both of these people seem to want to be proven innocent rather than guilty but not set for execution.

Edit: I did no research on either case nor know if I am correct.