The evidence suggests that he's to blame, but let's be careful not to 'jump to conclusions'. He may have a good explanation for what happened.
At this point, his victory seems to be a 'foregone conclusion'. [=his victory seems certain; there seems to be no doubt that he will win]
Most people felt that the outcome of the trial was a 'foregone conclusion'. [=they felt sure that the trial would end in a certain way]
(..) He believes it belongs to him. But why would he follow you? I was in New York to see a diamond cutter. He might draw the wrong conclusion. You know... ...a man sitting here in your private suite... ...so close to you... ...might draw the wrong conclusion too. Or the right one. I've heard things about you, inspector. What sort of things? That you really know (..)2006 The Pink Panther