I understand Google made many claims but apparently the evidence was only strong enough for this one minor article to make through the plea negotiations.
Now put yourself in this "fucking 40 year old"'s position and think about what it means for a corporation like Google to make these claims. Even if they're false you can't afford to fight them.
The guy was steamrolled.
In the criminal trial yes.
> I understand Google made many claims but apparently the evidence was only strong enough for this one minor article to make through the plea negotiations.
Google isn't (officially anyway) involved in this plea deal. It's between levandowski and the DA who is charging him with a crime. Google won 170 million in damages in the civil suit/arbitration.
