It's called compassion. I am not able to judge his true condition. I would like to see his victims get justice...therefore, I ask for him to have the strength to continue the trial.
I also feel it is never a waste of time to go to God in prayer! :)
Sorry if you feel it isn't a legitimate prayer.
I hate to say this, I really do, but your pre-formatted calls to prayer have been reduced to the impact of flashy popup ads or spam when you over-use them for causes as questionable as this one.
He's not seeking strength, he's feigning weakness. He is now suffering only in the sense that a spoiled child who bawls to avoid punishment is suffering.