I think Stirling's long post covered a lot of ground.
We have had many similar cases of abuse of power, with varying outcomes. both politically and in the entertainment-land.
Never disclosed, publicly found out and swerved any real justice, and ultimate career destruction.
I think what Schofield seems to be going through is probably at the extreme of outcomes. The public like to see someone actually get caught and suffer some consequences. Most seem to get away with only very minor career/personal damage.
However, Schofield and his bed-buddy did leave with quite substantial pay-offs. Life-changing amounts for us mere mortals.
I'd be very happy for the meeja and politicians to actually take up the news properly, with stuff like Ukraine and BJ's wassap messages.

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I actually despair of us thinking this rubbish is in any way important.

'Beam me up, Scotty'.