Both things.
In fact, he's a swindler, but it was not proved by the court. I mean, it was not proved properly. So, although he's a little bit roguish, a judge acted in violation of the law.
I guess, if Navalny wanted to be a real activist, he had to pay more attention to his skeletons in the closet. Otherwise your enemies will try to use them against you. Sure thing.