That's different than what the parent comment is talking about though. The parent is pointing out the absurdity of the state not having to pay the fees of some

That's different than what the parent comment is talking about though. The parent is pointing out the absurdity of the state not having to pay the fees of someone acquitted. I'm assuming they even believe that if Bill Gates was wrongfully prosecuted and acquitted, the state should be liable for those costs. I agree, as it would act as a deterrent prosecution (which, given that the entire settlement system of civil procedure is based in the assumption that reducing the burden on the courts of a full docket - deterring riskier less certain prosecutions works toward the same goal).