2013: Drunk rich kid gets into a car wreck, kills 4 people, maims several others. He's no longer reckless an irresponsibile, he's a victim of mental illness. The consequences: counseling at a posh facility.
I thought "affluenza" was a joke when I first read about it. Sadly, this joke actually wins in a court of law.
July 18, 1969 - Drunk young US Senator crashes car, kills passenger... no charges.
There is nothing new under the sun.
1969: Drunk rich kid gets into a car wreck, abandons woman passenger to drown. The consequences: re-elected to the U.S. Senate from Massachusetts several times until he finally dies 40 years later.