The trial transcript and the deposition transcript ruin that cute attempt. He wouldn't have a leg on which to stand with that since the ppl would be able to read those and reach our own conclusion. That's why we've concluded Nate is a rapist even though he was acquitted. We know that he was acquitted in part bc back then when he was tried info about the victim's sexual history was admitted that wouldn't be admitted in a similar trial today. So I don't think that stance would've worked well. The backlash would be intense.