Paperchase, add another $500K and you'll be in the ballpark. Trials are expensive, two month trials are more expensive. The US Attorneys have a knack for dragging things out. I don't think Max will have the same attorney come trial or at least he won't be working alone. A former US Attorney will be brought on to the team. I don't have any inside info, its just the way things happen. They should already be preparing for the appeal. I would think they have already started pleading with Gene Volokh to come on as an appelate advisor. If the government sets a precedent, Max will have company.