Starr, as noted, asked for the leak investigation to be put under seal, then publicly regretted his inability to discuss a matter under seal.
Starr asked the leak investigation to be put under seal, even though it hurt him later.
mnli hypothesis: Starr asked the leak investigation to be put under seal, even though it hurt him later. premise: Starr, as noted, asked for the leak investigation to be put under seal, then publicly regretted his inability to discuss a matter under seal.