these days, he would have been held with a high bail amount

I doubt that. Have you read the girl's evidence?

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we live in the times of the accountability-free generation

You surely can substantiate that a bit, can't you? The rich and powerful have better chances to escape accountability than the rest of us. This isn't new. And as to an "accountability-free generation": The nazi crimes come to mind... Or the war crimes of other wars...

Waiting for your reply. I must fetch some pop corn in the meantime.