I know hypocrisy is a poor motivator for change, but it remains useful nonetheless.  Yes, they have been convicted, and no, I do not believe society in general is neutral on this sort of behaviour, but, had this been a Muslim sect, it would be spread far and wide as proof positive of Islams fundamental correlation with misogyny and backwardness.
All religions have dark sides, and outliers, that do not represent the mainstream.  It does an injustice to sound reasoning to not attempt to reduce hysteria as a result of false narratives.
Do not take this to mean Islam deserves a free pass, it does not, but nor does it deserve special vilification, or scare-mongering.  Doing so serves no good purpose, beyond ignorance, and civil discord.