No going to defend Carey, however his book The Truth Hurts, goes into everything in detail and he takes ownership and responsibility for all of what he did. He was not asking for absolution, just that he wanted it out there that he is the one that brought it on himself.
He got his life back together, seemed to be much happier and mentally together.
We have heard nothing bad about him in 15 years, has reformed and trying to do the right thing in his life.
As for a commentator, well personally I think he is average.
I wonder if i could profit from a book about my grievous crime.