Menen is correct. Any situation caused by uncommanded rudder movement at FL 350 could have been controlled easily by either pilot in this case.
Despite the claims by the "New Paper" which is published in Lyin' City (Singapore Inc), the DFDR did actually stop recording some 70 seconds prior to the aircraft's descent.
Does any claimed uncommanded rudder also cause:
* the CVR's cb to be tripped
* the auto-throttle system to be disabled
* the stab trim to be fully nose down
* any situation that could prevent a mayday call....??
I think not. This legal case has been discontinued simply because it happens to suit the parties involved. Of course, Lyin' City will naturally make as much milage as possible out of that but always remember that the paper is preaching to those who, in any event, dare not question Singapore Inc.