CM – i am very confused by your post. Of course i daven that there should be no chillul Hashem ever and that yidden should not chose to give in to momentary weaknesses that lead to drastic consequences, but your post gives the impression that there is no responsibility on the part of those who may have actually done wrong. that confuses me.
without doubt i daven that yidden shouldnt be arrested, but i am also davening that they should stop doing illegal things on such a grand scale bringing this shame upon themselves, their communities, their children who play with yours and frum Jews everywhere. are you saying that they those involved in such shameful anti halachik behaviors shouldnt get caught because then their children wont have their tatty? or are you assuming that this is all a mistake or set up?
im just confused.