For one thing, the law is on Sterling’s side. Luckily we no longer believe in the rule of law, so the mindless mob may get its way. Or not.
This is a case that has been tried in public and Sterling lost,however as a court case it may be different. First of all the “evidence” is fruit of a poisoned tree, that is it was obtained illegally in the first place. I'm not sure it can be admitted in a court of law. Second, what exactly was so wrong with what he said? Taken out of context it seems damming, but in the context of an old man supplicating his whore to not make a fool of him - not so much.
This will be an awesome court case in any event a real Donnybrook.