I'm happy the kids are released and that they not spend a decade (or any time really) in jail. this too is a cultural thing, and they evidently did not appreciate the gravity of the situation and nor did they understand the significant differences between the Chinese culture and ours.
They're lucky
And even papa Ball STFU because he knew better than to fuck with the Chinese.
China is not NK, but they are not a western civilization either
These are young adults, & young people tend to do stupid things, heck, we all make mistakes & have done dumb things......& nobody should ever get up to 10 years in prison for shoplifting, but those are Chinas laws, & I don't know if these men knew what the laws were if they got caught......its all fun & games until you get caught, then it gets serious, & with all that said, they are very lucky Trump is the president.
First thing these 3 men should do is thank Trump for their freedom by either calling him direct, or visiting him at the white house, but I'm thinking that won't happen because UCLA come from a liberal state, & they will be ridiculed & scolded if they tried to show their gratitude towards Trump.
Also, where is the left wing liberal media thanking Trump for bringing these boys home? Where's the NAACP thanking Trump? Where's Al Sharpton at on this issue? Will he thank Trump? Where's the Southern Poverty Law center on this issue?
Let's see Black Lives Matter come out & thank Trump for bringing home 3 black athletes from doing 10 years in prison......where are these mofo organizations at?