Zimmermann absolutely did a lot of stupid things. Giving an interview against the advice of his lawyer. Doing a lot of things against the advice of his attorney. To say anything else is folly. If I am ever on the hook and do something like that, feel free to call me stupid. Should I not say that?
Being in the 'hot seat' is another matter.
It's just a SHAME that our Justice System is so CORRUPT that telling the truth leads to injustice and imprisonment.