You want to divine who's more responsible, be my guest. Nothing in the article says anything about his condition at the time, irregardless he admitted to responsibility( you really don't understand the gravity of that, I guess). The man was apparently the "legal" stepfather which does imply more than a casual relationship in most people's minds (certainly the judge's). Look, if he's a relative of yours I get it, otherwise you really are very confused, perhaps some professional help might be warranted. Nothing further to add. Good luck.