No, I'm assuming they changed their minds when the bigger problems presented themselves. Luke is all, I can't let this happen, and the policebdecided to back up the Defenders. Then they actually do, including the cover up. A truce has been declared that would have to include Matt's status.
Some on-screen confirmation would have been nice, but that's how I'm reading their actions.
Re: Bad writing in the Defenders
Some on-screen confirmation would have been nice, but that's how I'm reading their actions.