Will DeFede Come Back to Herald?

This will be the last post, at least in the near future, in the continuing Jim DeFede saga.

Just a few minutes ago I read this story from AP concerning the firing, and in the last paragraph, Herald Publisher Jesus Diaz states that the Herald door may not have totally closed behind DeFede:

Herald Publisher Jesus Diaz wouldn't say Friday whether the paper would consider rehiring (Jim DeFede), but added: "We made the decision based on what Jim said to us and I guess as life moves on, anything is possible."

That "anything" includes whether or not charges are filed against DeFede, and whether he would be convicted.

My bold prediction (not necessarily a wish) - if DeFede isn't convicted of felony charges, he'll be back writing for the Herald by the end of the year.