$50k is 1-2 years pay for the person who reported him. For them, that short term relief was worth more than the highly improbable outcome where this man’s actions actually impact their life in a positive way in the next few months. Money wins almost every time

Honestly this looks like a different guy, personally I would acquit if they put him on trial with those photos as evidence. I’d be nervous if police asked me if I was in New York this week too.