Bastards! "Even though he was innocent."
No! The reason he walked was because the conviction was unsound not because he was innocent.
I really like the Scottish ruling; 'Case Not Proven'.
Which in effect says, we're pretty sure you did it but we are giving you the benefit of a very considerable doubt so when you leave this court conduct yourself with that in mind. But It's a bit more complex than that.
Miserable Bastard.