How many trials of super-powered people have you sat through? I never claimed it was perfect, but more times than not, those that make it to trial deserve to be there, and get either their chance to explain or justice. Both of which look better than being more of the same who walk free because of connections.
What happens when the public find out that Wanda did this and we all helped cover it up. Then we're less than people and we're part of a "terrorist network."