Is the word around town that he used the donations to hire the attorney?
-B-
That's what I'm wondering. I haven't been able to find anything substantially credible that says that.
Although, it is a fairly reasonable assumption considering his purported financial status and living arrangement.
He couldn't afford internet access, so the money for the lawyers came from....BTC?*
Oh well, he can do what he wants with the money.
*If it's an attempt to collect damages, than many lawyers will take the case "for free" and then take ~30% of the winnings.