That's not a choice; there's only one right answer, though you may be able to do it in a manner that is least harmful to your friend. Every pedophile is mentally ill/defective; there's no two ways about it. If he has yet to actually harm a child, then he's dangerous, but not guilty. Be kind if you can, but get him away from kids. If he's already harmed a child, then he's guilty.
Bottom-line: tempus fugit. As an adult, and especially as an adult male, these are your priorities:
Your choices:
That's not a choice; there's only one right answer, though you may be able to do it in a manner that is least harmful to your friend. Every pedophile is mentally ill/defective; there's no two ways about it. If he has yet to actually harm a child, then he's dangerous, but not guilty. Be kind if you can, but get him away from kids. If he's already harmed a child, then he's guilty.
Bottom-line: tempus fugit. As an adult, and especially as an adult male, these are your priorities: