"but he did plead guilty". Also take that with a grain of salt. Often plea deals create quite an incentive to plead guilt even when innocent. "Go to trial, risk

"but he did plead guilty". Also take that with a grain of salt. Often plea deals create quite an incentive to plead guilt even when innocent. "Go to trial, risk 20 years in prison branded as a child porn purveyor. Or plead guilty, cooperate as a witness, we'll charge you with a lesser crime that will have you out of prison in 3 years"