I agree with you here.
But...if investigators prove that KJ has attitude issues, has a history of being in scuffles, fights or around shootings...he is choosing that lifestyle. That doesnt mean hes guilty for sure.
My thinking is you cut him...to hopefully scare him into thinking about his life choices and think about losing a very good job over stupid street stuff...and then let another team pick him up for his second chance.
The cutting part is for his own good and to hopefully scare him into making better choices.