There should not be much difference between what the Soards did and what Mullins did years ago. If you believe that he has changed then you should also be agreeing to give the Soards another chance too. I think that would be bad but it follows your logic.
Do you know what happened in KY? It sounds like you many not understand. You are confusing the likability of Mullins with the potential havic his personality can cause. I've talked with him years after the fact and find him charming and likable but once you see what a person has done, you don't ignore what they can do.