@glitterbag,
In this case (Cosby), I just want to know why he (the DA) made the offer to Cosby in a Civil trial, and why it applies for all matters, blanket. Neither Cosby nor his trial lawyers obviously realized what a gift they had. From what I've read, Cosby had many dozens of these rape incidences. Surely they can find some crimes that weren't used in that particular Civil trial?