How about applying a "reasonable man" standard before lynching someone over your moral standards? Or is proving his guilt not nearly as important as being seen as "morally upright"?
You did see the if's, didn't you? If and if, I am still witholding final judgement, but I can tell you, no matter what I even think, in the end, its all about how other will judge him, he could be sunk at this point. Waiting to see how he responds.