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]
(..) But not so good he didn't want to sell his story. I am sorry. I am. I am sorry. So this is the story you're going to publish? The big conclusion of it all, Moriarty's an actor? He knows I am. I have proof. Show them... Kitty, show them something. Yeah, show me something. I'm on TV. I'm on kids' TV. (..)2012 TvShow: Sherlock Title: The Reichenbach Fall Season: 2 Episode 3