Running into the same conclusions as others about what probably happened (that this is the little brother and that he intercepted the confession call)...
...if it's like that, if this bloke is responsible for what I think he is, he's got a damn lot of nerve for pulling moves right now. Either 'fess up and apologize or stay quiet and move on, buddy.
It's a pretty serious violation of trust he's headed for here. I don't think I can like him.
It's possible there are extenuating circumstances, but still.