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That's because they'll settle out of court.

Settle? Ignoring the absurdness of this, how would you settle this? I mean, who would settle with who? He (supposedly) broke restraining order.

"I'll do one hour of community service." "Plea accepted."

Sorry, I implied that the man will sue Google, and they will settle out of court.

Not an option. This is a criminal charge, not a lawsuit.

Well, those are still usually settled.