Good observation.
Let's discuss the naivety of their actions. The other creepy thing about him was how he thought he was so well connected, and dealt with the problem like it was some sort of layman's tactics session, (where are the financial kickbacks and nasty paybacks possible?) instead of the lady just going to the police, NOT involving two media journalists on the side, and avoiding every single bit of this side circus
New boyfriend:
'Let's sit down at a cafe and brainstorm this. I'm a dealer at the table of justice.
Let's bring the media into this, like TV show host and feminist, Lisa Wilkinson. Let's go!
What could go wrong darling, I'm a mover. I'm a shaker baby'
Noone with any brains would invite a media publicity lover to sit at the table as you navigate a tragedy
Not only that. Apparently one of the pair confided their story to ANOTHER senior journalist, Samantha Maiden, from the Australian newspaper. Well before the case had gone to a proper court trial. Is that smart? Hell no
In fact their actions almost constituted 'prejudicing a jury' and aborting a trial
'See darling. I have earned you a book deal. We are in total control. Let's cash in baby. The whole Me Too movement is ours. We can't lose, baby'
Nasty, petty and a novice in the real world. Small man in a big city, fighting a bigger battle than he initially comprehended. What qualifications does he have to take on very powerful forces? Naive and doing his gf a disservice imho