But, she added, the friend spoke with investigators several weeks ago.
A number of other witnesses were also talking with investigators, he said.
Minutes later he refused to speak with investigators and asked for an attorney.
The agreement also called for the bank to cooperate with investigators.
Other former players have met with investigators without union lawyers.
American officials would not say whether he is now talking with investigators.
In the coming days he will meet with investigators about the crash.
The men are not cooperating with investigators, the officials said.
After refusing to meet with investigators, she changed her story again.
A third person on the plane is also likely to meet with investigators, he added.
