A recent article labels the former entertainer as a convicted offender, suggesting that many women feel a sense of relief. According to the piece, he spent several years trying to shield himself from possible criminal charges. He attempted this protection by imposing his own moral standards on his behavior. He was reportedly the first among his peers to openly acknowledge his wrongdoing. The author implies that this early confession was intended to prevent a formal legal reckoning. Despite the admission, the piece maintains that the individual remains a convicted figure.