[Margaret Pilkington]

No John, it doesn't make the headlines but it might be just as important to him, for him to keep his misdeeds quiet,but unless he has lots of money, then this is not available to him.
My point being, that the law should not favour the rich who can pay, over the poor who cannot.
I always thought the figure of justice was blind for that reason....so that she cannot see the richly gilded garments of the merchant over those of the servant.