Sort of like they were just standing there, minding their own business, and that dang lightning bolt hit them. Andrea seems to understand and accept her guilt while Russell is in denial -- along with those who excuse their conduct. They, Andrea and Russell, committed "this terrible situation." They ought to be punished for it.
It seems the more inane the crime or act, the more fame and $$'s. Great country. One where it pay's to think about as far outside the box as humanly possible.