in january, 2007, u.s. attorney kevin v. ryan resigned and was replaced by scott schools. despite rumors the probe into bonds would be hampered, the associated press reported that by february 2007, the investigation had resumed. the ap quoted michael rains, a lawyer for bonds, as saying "there is absolutely no doubt that the u.s. attorney is still running a grand jury and still taking evidence that involves bonds. there is still an active effort to indict barry." the 9th circuit court rejected anderson's appeal in march, and geragos stated that he intended to appeal to the u.s. supreme court. after losing the appeal, geragos told espn "my client is never going to speak...he has got absolutely no intention of talking."