He was given a "choice".

Bill you've served your purpose and we need to throw you under the bus now.

We're ready to separate you from your skinsuit and upload your consciousness into the eaten by dogs for eternity sim.

You can avoid that for a while by undergoing a uniquely poignant form of public humiliation, we need to flaunt our power and warn all others like you that they could be next.

Ok Good, I knew you'd see it our way.

First this little injection. In a few weeks, be ready to shop for new clothes.