I am sure you have heard the old saying .."it's NOT what you know, but, WHO you know"! My youngest niece just finished her credits to teach at college. Most of her classes were on scholarshpis (because of grood grads). Yet she has NOT been able to find a permanet position! Yes, I am awear of econamy and layed-off executives.
 
I recall from news article about several 'respected' witneses testifying in his behalf, believe one one was either 'friend of mayor or police connection'. "First time offender", "No criminal history" and several similar comments were mentioned. That only means 'never been caught before during any of his (no doubt) past criminal behavior. Do you think he was a 'saint' before this deadly incounter? Do you think this was just the very first time he used drugs and alcohol? Yeah! Right!
 
In past few years, several convics have been freed because of "dna"evidence, yet, some say they are not angry or vindictive at system! Why not?  
Simple, some have devloped a concious and realise they have been guilty of other un-known (by police) crimes and this may be GOD's way of punishing them! Too bad some were never guilty of other crimes, but, got convicted anyway.
 
Wonder why no other comments on this matter