[seferphier]

Agree. Admitting liability in public before the trial started is very detrimental. After you admit liability, the only dispute left is how much you need to compensate the plaintiffs.

Just imagine being arrested. If you tell the police you are sorry- you are going to be found guilty. That is why all lawyers would tell you to remain silent until he arrives to the police station. The risk of admitting liability when talking is too big.