ORLANDO, Fla. -- Accused con-man Lou Pearlman had a visit recently at the Orange County jail from Orlando timeshare mogul David Siegel.

Siegel says they're friends and figured all the others had abandoned Pearlman because of his troubles. He said Pearlman insists he's innocent and wasn't running from the law or hiding out in Bali because everyone knew where he was.

Siegel said Pearlman is hoping to negotiate a release from jail on bond.

Pearlman is charged with bank and mail fraud and accused of ripping off millions of dollars from investors.