Because for her to be where she is, the white-hats have to have the goods. If they have the goods they don't actually have to have her testify. It's a better play to let her testify though and have it all come out that way. Since they have the goods on her, it's straight up death penalty, no questions. Only reason for her to cooperate is reduction in sentence, cleaner death or life in prison. So, yes the goons are fucking scared because if they were in her shoes they'd be rolling over too. They know they are screwed. NCSWIC.