[PavlovsCat]

Seriously, just because you read it on a news site does not mean it is true.

It also means it doesn't, so I don't see your point?

A lawyer, to drum up sympathetic media coverage for his client (and increase his own public profile).

a reporter, to get eyeballs on a story.

Aaaaand: a prosecutor, to intimidate. Just because you leave out an option doesn't mean it's not one.