Is This Just A Game To The Jury?

I suppose a confession doesn't mean anything anymore.  It's a sad day in Albuquerque, NM because Nester Vargas who admittedly aided in the escape of suspected cold blooded murderer Michael Paul Astorga, who gunned down Sheriff's Deputy James F. McGrane, Jr. during a routine traffic stop, was given a "not guilty" verdict by a "jury" today for his assistance in the escape of Astorga.  Vargas claims he did it to protect his family from this "dangerous" man.  Dangerous man?  Did he say dangerous?  Hmmm...Now, if this man threatened my family and I gave him what he wanted to get him away from me, you can bet the cops would be called immediately after he left.  Why do you supposed he didn't call anyone in law enforcement?  BECAUSE HE IS GUILTY!  He was helping Astorga escape because they have been friends for years.  Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe they served time behind bars together as well.  So come on folks!  Something is wrong with this picture!  What were the members of this jury thinking?  Or were they thinking at all? 

Most recently reported to me (after the verdict and outside the courtroom), is Nester Vargas' response to the question:  "What would you like to say to Michael Astorga"?, Vargas responded that he wished Astorga luck and hopes he gets off (not guilty) like he did.  

NOW TELL ME HE WASN'T GUILTY!  Shame, Shame on the jury and legal system in New Mexico.