Well of course lying us never a good idea and there could be consequences for lying in court. There would be no jail time though unless he hid like 10 mil. And even that unlikely. He knows it. And his friend is a lawyer. I am sure he talked to him. Was likely advised to pay you off. The consequence could be that you’d get more money. Ha Which would be nice, and that’s the consequence he is afraid of.

Anyways it’s just sad that he continues BSing you and you believe what he says. He was killing himself not long ago, wasn’t he? And putting you in a will. Now he’s going to jail. It never ends with him. He continues manipulating you. Please just stop believing him. You don’t want to start being mistrustful of men but it’s so essential that you become more careful and less trusting in general

He did bully you but he wouldn’t be able to if you didn’t engage. Didn’t talk, didn’t meet up, didn’t go out etc they can’t bully you if you disengage. All these long months when he was bringing you flowers and taking you out and begging and pleading and showing up unannounced, he was withholding essential financial information. Pretty much lied through his teeth but was love bombing you all along. I am upset on your behalf

I guess all you could do is take the money and cut all ties if you don’t want to pursue it legally. You don’t have to tell him you don’t want to keep in touch because it would open endless conversations and arguments. Just quit him cold turkey