Hi, Klens75: 
Didn't realize I was "defending this guy" simply because I didn't make an arm-chair diagnosis, nor disregarded some of the factors that may have influenced his behaviour--and make no mistake, I do NOT condone that behaviour...who could?

"Do you like the challenge of it":  always enjoy a good debate.  Nothing is ever black and white; shades of grey exist everywhere. So does irony. If they didn't exist in this case, there story wouldn't be all that interesting.  (One interesting comment: his assistant figures she's "got it made."  Oh, boy.  Wonder why she didn't blow the whistle sooner--and maybe prevent some of the future carnage--but I can guess...) See, stuff like that.  

"..enjoy trolling..."  Are you asking if I post in order to inflame or incite controversy? Oh, heck, I don't need to do that.  Look at the other comments, man!  

"...in the legal profession yourself?"  Aw, c'mon: if I was in the legal profession, I'd probably stay clear of these pages.  Wouldn't you?