He was convicted of beating a man unconscious. I would have have had him out the door there and then, regardless of his 'fantastic' service. Likewise, I wouldn't have let Fat Boab near the club after his Drunk Driving (and blaming the ref for it) escapade.
Now, with the latest problem, the accused kid can justifiably turn round and say "I was just following the lead of my captain". If the kid get's the bullet, then the club is open to the accusation of double standards.