I don't know that "giving benefit of doubt" is the appropriate phrase to use, but I wouldn't be surprised if these Hollywood people and others have either zero knowledge of the pedo's background, or believe the rap sheet is fake and some kind of conservative plot. There are a number of MSM outlets from which you would never know what his background is. Others simply use the euphemistic term "sexual conduct" (not even "sexual MISconduct") when referring to his disgusting background. They just interview his whacko girlfriend who tells them what a great and kind person he was.