Ched Evans was later found not guilty, was a young guy with his career ahead of him, and it hasn't exactly blossomed since.
Griffiths is a has been, who was already given his last chance at this level. Even if there's no prosecution he's finished.
It's the other New York team, and they've only ever paid more than that fee once, so I seriously doubt they are spunking it on a dud with 3 goals in 18 months playing in a shit league.
The three days leading up to the second were the worst on record for new cases since the pandemic began. Everybody was expecting increased restrictions except for Lennon.
One game is all that's required for it to be possible. If both teams win every game up to then and we win the lead will be 17 with 18 left to play for.