One Of Boys Jailed In Japan Is Released And Returns To Israel

I was happy to hear that the third yeshiva bochur in Japan who had been awaiting the conclusion of his trial and a decision has been declared not guilty. Yoel Goldstein has been released and just returned to Israel.

I get that everyone is happy to see him and are in a celebratory mood. It is a big simcha that he got out, especially considering that his two partners on the trip were both found guilty. I just hope they won't turn the simcha into turning him into a hero or the next gadol ha'dor.

What I don't understand about this is:

1. why was he found not guilty if the other two were found guilty? Was it simply a case of having a better lawyer and learning from the mistakes of the first two cases?
2. Do the other two resent his having gotten off while they have criminal records having been found guilty for the same thing he was part of or are they happy for him?

Anyway, I wish Yoel Goldstein a happy return and reunion with his family and friends, and a successful, criminal-free, future.