Nah, he played his self trying to get in front of it. That's going to hurt him in court.
A good lawyer will help him limit his financial liability throughout this. A great lawyer will tell him to offer her a number and a signed NDA and let her ride off into the sunset.
Ak has an online based brand, a public and potentially messy trial will hurt his revenue long term even if he wins the case. He should have offered her a couple hundred racks and an apology, it would be cheaper than the lost advertising/sponsorship, reduced viewership, legal fees, and a potential settlement if he loses.