So who is the fields medalist? Interestingly a Google search didn't find that. I'm guessing they were somehow at fault or were drinking. I'm sure if I ever had a car accident where I hurt someone or I was drunk or something, I'd be ashamed, horrified and probably not want anyone to know. But because I'm a nobody, nobody would care. If I was the greatest engineer ever it might be on everything written about me in the future, which would be really horrible in a way. But if this person did something dangerous it shouldn't necessarily remain a secret. The problem with these things is powerful people can block discussion of them by threatening lawsuits.