Just to be clear.  When the news about Goldschmidt's predation relating to their family's baby sitter broke,  the statute of limitations regarding the alleged crime had "run out."  Had it not, there's no doubt in my mind that he would have been prosecuted.  We have had politicians on both the left and the right avoid charges and others prosecuted.  When high-profile individuals, such as politicians, celebrities  or U of O athletes are involved, the incidents get much more publicity.  Some claim such persons are subjected to more intense scrutiny while others say they're more likely to avoid accountability. 

 In Goldschmidt's case, while he avoided prosecution, his reputation was ruined and he's virtually disappeared from public life. While he accomplished many things as mayor of Portland and governor of Oregon, he'll always be remembered as the guy who sexually abused his family's 14 year old babysitter.  IMO, he well deserves that lifelong (and beyond) punishment.  Gary Crum