. >> reporter: theodore simon has handled a number of international law cases. he says while holochte may not extradited from america he could be if he travels from another country, but if he stays state side, he's not entirely immune. >> he could be exposed to other legal proceedings by way of a deposition or interrogation here. >> reporter: despite how lochte looks in the court of public opinion, simon told us his charge is defensible, given the confrontation with two armed men in a country with a language barrier. >> if i was his lawyer, i'd be on the next plane to brazil resolving the matter. >> that lochte situation can also be resolved with a fine of some sort, but brazil must make sure they do not overstep by asking for too much money. it's halready reported that another swimmer paid a $11,000 fine. live in the digital operations center, brandon hudson. >>> also interesting, ryan lochte, we've been talking about this for a long time, at least the past few weeks. he's been losing sponsors, but tonight he's actually gaining an endorsement. pine brothers thr