Civil suits and criminal suits are separate. I'm not sure if settling a civil suit can be seen as exonerating for a criminal suit. Standard of proof is higher

Civil suits and criminal suits are separate. I'm not sure if settling a civil suit can be seen as exonerating for a criminal suit. Standard of proof is higher for a criminal suit, and civil suits can be settled easily with money. I don't think witch hunt is the right term, as there was obvious unethical acts (possibly criminal). Although, it is definitely an escalation and I do wish there was more communicating through diplomats than through legal systems.