He offered money, homes, and control over the educational fund in return for statements about the marriage and the incident that Naomi said were far too restrictive.

“This is an attempt to purchase a version of events,” I told her.

“Then we decline those terms,” she answered.

We negotiated the financial issues without allowing them to determine what I would say truthfully if asked about my own life.

The charitable trust’s questionable transactions were reviewed separately, and certain funds were restored through negotiated arrangements after independent accounting.

Other corporate matters remained subject to their own proceedings.