Well, since the Defense begged and pledged to represent Defendant Allen pro bono just to stay on the case because of their deep emotional commitment to RA, they could always give up their $100 per hour.
Do I think Public Defenders should would work for free? Absolutely not, but with the mess these two have made of this case, let them put their $$$ where their big mouths are. It was never going to happen that they would be willing to represent RA pro bono. Just something grandiose to spin into their narrative, but is sure makes for good angst on a future book, movie, or tv deal though.
Again, another example of the Defense saying one thing to look good and garner attention in the court of public opinion and doing the opposite behind closed doors.
MOO