Sat Jun 12, 2010, 05:54am
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Originally Posted by Snaqwells
Without knowing the details of this particular case, let me just say this; I wish they'd refrain from broadcasting these suspects until they're found guilty. Merely being charged with this crime, when publicized like this, comes with societal punishments that are irreversible.
Now, even if a jury comes back and says he's not guilty, those in the community will forever think he's guilty.
This guy may well be as guilty as sin, but my problem is it won't actually matter.
Rhetorical question: How many of us had him convicted and sentenced in our opinions based simply on the headline Mark posted?
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A very sensible perspective. Thanks for "venting."
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