And - now he's claiming the liquor made him do it

Maybe he'll say "sugar tits" too
Also and for the record, a pedophile is someone who likes pre pubescent kids, not 16 year olds. In fact, in some states 16 is the age of consent. So, there is a big difference between inappropriate behaviour and illegal behaviour here and assuming it was consensual.
Also, does anyone get the feeling that the parents sold out by not pursuing this? I mean if it had been a D that did it, maybe they would have. If so, that is just sick.