I expect the flames to be poured on you, but I see your point. If all the evidence that was presented to the Jury is in this article, then I too have a reasonable doubt. I have to trust that more evidence of his guilt was available.
Haven't gotten flamed too badly. No one has accused me of being in favor of child abuse.
The strongest criticism leveled at me is that the suspect confessed in great detail. However, it's unclear if he did, or if he just signed a piece of paper. As other posters mentioned, accounts are contradictory.
One thing that bothers me is that they questioned the suspect for six hours before they appeared to have any evidence whatsoever that he did something. His family didn't accuse him. No other adult alleged abuse. No physical evidence for abuse was found.
I get a little nervous when someone gets questioned for six hours just because someone in law enforcement had a "hunch" that was not based on any evidence.