Largely agree although I would insert the word 'probably' before illegal in your second paragraph. It hadn't come to trial yet and we don't have ALL the evidence (especially the defense evidence). I would say that I don't think that the concept of prosecuting him was inherently or clearly wrong.

I'm also very interested to read the second part. I hope it covers the number of counts of each charge brought. This seems to be something that racks up the potential penalty very fast and the individual offences aren't necessarily that distinct from each other