This isn't just people who were immoral in turning a blind eye. These are people who were wildly incompetent.

When the girl asked, why would you not take Ukwuachu out of the classes they were both in or the tutoring sessions they shared?

If you were still hoping Ukwuachu would win the case, you could easily chalk it up as a precautionary measure without admitting guilt. This whole situation is insane.