Yes, she failed, and it might even be a very newbie-like failure. What's next? Retreating to the Neutral Zone with three city guards? Waiting for the accused to be officially revealed as a member of the Mafia, because taking risks is not an option?
Regarding recruitment... it's a silly skill. You're playing as a city, and then suddenly you get recruited, which is not cool at all.
And regarding the angel, for example, it only received a voice, and could even be healed, although yes, it was still overpowered.
Where is the log?