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I'm aware your questions are rhetorical, but I'm going to answer them anyway. Your questions are just so spot on.
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Maybe. It doesn't have to be that Machiavellian. Maybe he didn't know what to do and was just looking for an out. Not an excuse. Could be similar feelings whether he's the abuser or relatively innocent.
Cops don't like paperwork. Paperwork can mean accountability. If nothing's written, they can't get lectured for doing it wrong.