As far as religion goes, each soul is precious. Taking delight in a man’s fall is wrong and too many people are enjoying the spectacle.
I’m glad he got caught, but I also want to see the wheels of Justice complete their turn. Too many are tried in the media.
I don’t take any delight in someone’s sin. I think too many like to compare and contrast their own righteousness. While none of us may commit the same sin or evil in our lives, NONE of us are immune to falling.
That’s why we live in Faith with Hope and the Sacraments and a life of prayer. He gave us free will. We always have to keep that in mind.
As far as I know, this is entirely a civil matter (though this could change). Long is being sued, but there are no allegations of any laws being broken.
Let’s put it bluntly, shall we? No one wants their neighbor to become an axe murderer. But if he does, you want the bastard shot between the eyes, ASAP.
As for trial by media, the media aren’t jurists on a jury. It’s up to us to sift through and form our own opinions. And for that matter, who can trust judges and juries anyway. OJ sliced off his wife’s head and walked.