I'm not a lawyer and am not that familar with the terminology but my point was and is that he was getting into criminal territory and I'm pretty sure DeWine's lawyer told him not to pay anymore.
It would not have stopped at $80 and a cell phone. Add to that the fact that Dewine wasn't even the driver and I'm sure he had insurance on that vehicle that would help protect him from the con man.
Like I said, I'm not a lawyer and the bicyclist may not have committed a crime but you can rest assured there will be litigation, DeWine is a target.... If I'm allowed to say that.
I agree with your point. I only wanted you to use the right terms. I'm not a lawyer either but law is a hobby of mine.
(Amusing aside: I actually wrote my first Performance Contract recently, got everyone to sign on, then started to want to back out. I got a contract-specialist attorney to review it, and he told me, 'Good news: You coulda practiced contract law. Bad news: You are screwed, this thing is airtight.' LOL)