They’re playing both sides in the ratlines.
Renato mariotti brings up that counterintelligence cases are difficult to prosecute. A win doesnt always mean a trial with guilty verdict.
I think you are seeing part of that in the way they were charged
Someone ...a long time ago...once told me a story about how certain people cant be audited.
I have no way to know if true...but sometimes people get away with a lot.
Like felix sater