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SW,
Are you saying that this case should be ignored as a matter of fairness and justice, because there are thousands of others? Justice should be distributed equally, therefore, Artur shouldn't get justice because no one else does?
What you seem to be suggesting is that corruption, rather than justice, should be distributed fairly and equally among all Ukrainians.
This case is making news not simply because Artur has an American stepfather who cares about him. It is making news because it's rather unusual that anyone would speak out and and protest, because many Ukrainians are still inclined to do exactly what you're suggesting, which is to do nothing at all because corruption is normal. Furthemore, a new government was elected in Kyiv, according to the apparent demands of millions of Ukrainians to do away with corruption. This case will demonstrate whether or not that's possible, and many of us think that now, it is. If justice is possible for Artur now in new Ukraine, it is possible for thousands of others just like him.