Err, I don't accept Bel's version of history. That seems like an unnecessary undercutting of our own power and legitimacy, basically saying we completely overreacted and buying into the "CRS is incompetent" line Bel, Imki, etc are now pushing

This is a plea agreement, to give Bel a lesser sentence than we could most definitely seek under the new law. It's not to let him save face or give him cover or to apologize to him.

I prefer the original version.