I think he is guilty BUT the government poisoned the well.
Guilty, but he has repented of his actions, albeit rather belatedly.
The sentence was not at all commensurate with the offense committed. That was not justice, that was the street mob demanding vengeance.
“America’s Dad” had to be scorned, dissed and thrown down into ignominy. He portrayed a TV character who was far too “colorblind”, and that is not permitted in the new “woke” consciousness.
I think he is guilty BUT the government poisoned the well.
That’s the best way to put it. I agree with you.