How clueless can one person be. The facts are clear here. It is not bashing to try and stop a crook from stealing peoples money. It is the right thing to do. If you see a crook breaking into a store, it is not bashing him to stop him from robbing others. It is your civic duty.
But it is a crime to be a accessory in helping a crook not get caught or to lie for him. If anyone should pay, it should be those that helped Urban get away with this scam.