It could mean he didn't want the case, or he resented being appointed.

Look, this kid's been kicked around all of his life...

The old man lived downstairs under the room where the killing took place.

This boy, let's say he's the product of a broken home and a filthy neighborhood.

I just wanted to inform you all reluctantly, that...

We are told to remember the idea and not the man.

Laius, proud father, speak.