Can You Say "Scapegoat"

Today I saw the front page story about the sentence Darrell Catron received for his role in the "Tennessee Waltz Investigation." In lieu of spending time in jail he was given eighteen months probation, and eight months with a home monitoring device. The first thing that came to my mind was, he's being made a "scapegoat." I believe his role in this entire ordeal has been exaggerated. I think his sentence allows them to wrap this whole thing up in a neat little package. At least give the appearance of being closed. He was an assistant to Shep Wilbun at Juvenile court. How did his influence reach all the way to the state senate and John Ford? I hope these politicians don't think the coast is clear, and start back up again. Remember we have a whole new crop in office. Many who are fortunate they weren't in office at that time. Don't think no one is looking, the spy is still out there watching. Read the news story below:

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2007/dec/19/informant-in-waltz-sting-gets-probation/