We love hearing historical stories about Robin Hood-like men, about bank robbers, pirates and outlaws on the run. Criminals form part of our collective imagination and are part of our origin story. For many Americans, rogue individuals were instrumental in “how the West was won.” But in the present, our empathy for criminals is rarely piqued; unless, of course, we’re watching The Wire or reading about 18th century pirates (and imagining Johnny Depp).