That has nothing to do with the Network. Lots of people don't leave where they grew up, it has nothing to do with some sort of magnet.
The outcome's what matters. You can't say "Oh no, I really just meant to give the guy a real close shave, I didn't mean to slit his throat officer" and walk away scot free. Actions have consequences, and if the guy didn't want this outcome he should have stopped his little project ages ago.
Uh, okay... Doctor it is. How long have you been on Valarnet, Doctor?