This isn’t as uncommon as people think. Even in Canada it happens. The biggest difference in this case is money and fame. Not saying its right. But important details rolling out about this were conveniently left out to make him look more guilty. Like for instance them both being underaged wihen the relationship started. The family approval of the relationship. And ultimately the fact that he made an attempt to rectify the situation but than basically got blackmailed for a car and money.
And if the ages were 13 and 17 that’s not even worth making a fuss about it. That relationship is basically a 9th grader dating a 12th grader that is literally happening at every high school in your local area. A girl I grew up with got knocked up in Grade 9 by a dude who was about to graduate. Same age gap, 13 and 17. She even went to his prom. Nobody said s***.