One intends harm, the other doesn't. ...but then... Why he did it isn't relevant. I am at least as uncertain as to what your position is as you are. Also...

One intends harm, the other doesn't. ...but then... Why he did it isn't relevant. I am at least as uncertain as to what your position is as you are. Also... He owes these people nothing. Nothing, of course, except the common courtesy of not violating their privacy. Yes, even in New York.