Who cares about the “real world” here? The “LAW” is not in real world, and neither are any rulings coming from it. What should matter (and should ONLY matter) are the facts in the case, and nothing outside should factor in.
The judge screwed up bad (deserves impeachment and disbarrment) and the prosecution team (and supervisors) need disbarrment and hard jail time. The only way to stop this sort of thing is to hit it hard when found... very, very hard.
Turn around Pastor! You’re preaching to the choir!