Note that this is Levandowski's defence. "I did copy those files but only because I love tech, I would never deliberately steal IP, I'm really sorry about all this". What else could he do, he clearly copied the files so claiming he didn't wasn't going to work.
So his lawyer is just maintaining the same position that he did in court, otherwise this would be outrageous.
So his lawyer is just maintaining the same position that he did in court, otherwise this would be outrageous.