That's my understanding as well.Unless there's something about the family that we don't know we can't blame them for one its members turning into a knuckledragging beast.
Correct. Unless other information come forward that we don’t know about we ought to accept the family’s statement at face value. It is entirely possible that the sentiments in the statement are heartfelt although it easy to be cynical. Let’s have an open mind regarding forgiveness, although consequences are still warranted.
I agree, but I have to tell you I’m getting a little weary of the families of all these folks acting innocent after the fact.