You are the defendant in a highly publicized trial about race discrimination. the plaintiff began presenting her evidence at trial. your lawyer made a motion to exclude an important witness of the plaintiff from testifying, which the court denied. the plaintiff has also presented expert testimony about potential damages in this case. at the conclusion of the plaintiff’s case, the plaintiff approaches you with an offer of settlement. the amount the plaintiff wants you to pay is significant, but is not overwhelmingly expensive. discuss whether you should accept the offer of settlement or reject the settlement and proceed with the trial.