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This is not a universally adopted solution, and for good reason. Publishing the suspect's name/face as well as the details of the alleged crime encourages witne
by tannhauser23 9y ago
This is not a universally adopted solution, and for good reason. Publishing the suspect's name/face as well as the details of the alleged crime encourages witnesses to come forward. Plus, from a free speech perspective, it seems crazy to criminalize the publishing of true information, especially when it directly relates to public safety and the government's exercise of its police powers.
- mjevans 9y agoSaying investigators are interested in the details surrounding individuals at the time of a crime (and presenting those individuals, not even as suspects, but merely as 'persons for which additional information is desired') is a truthful and accurate statement and does not assert any actual accusation of guilt. As such a fact it should be part of the public record regarding such a matter.
- petre 9y agoSociety will treat you as a convicted criminal even if you're a suspect.
- losteric 9y agoPublishing names and faces as established criminals is inherently contradictory with an impartial jury of your peers. Faces, I can see that but journalists must be very explicit... "This is the suspect who allegedly did xyz".
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