Sir, Mr Moodley never told the full storey to this day. He threatened the father in the past. This tells you a storey, no remorse.
As a straight man, please don't imitate those who make poor decisions as we see every day.
Make the deal, come clean and only then consider how much longer he will be locked up.
Or, be like the rest of them. You have the clout.
Imagine he re offends? His not sorry.