This was certainly an impulsive act. He had openly insulted the judge in front of dozens of people in court. Although the judge did not take it to heart, it was clear the judge's impression of him had turned extremely negative. This is human nature; when reviewing cases and considering sentencing, there would inevitably be some bias.
Besides this, Bo Xingxian's capabilities were actually not bad. Especially during the final statement, he firmly grasped several key points: he argued that he was deceived by a misleadingly edited video, that his goodwill had been exploited, and he also actively admitted his guilt and apologized to Qin Mu, the victim of cyberbullying. His attitude was sincere, showing a heart of repentance.
The law is meant to guide people upwards, not just to apply harsh punishments relentlessly. There were also many humanized considerations. This is why those who actively reform while in prison can be released early.
