It's a case where we shouldn't jump to conclusions. Humans are empathetic creatures, and it's natural for us to want to believe when someone says they've been w

It's a case where we shouldn't jump to conclusions. Humans are empathetic creatures, and it's natural for us to want to believe when someone says they've been wronged. We are, and should continue to, listen to people when they come forward- but we need to stop unconditionally believing everything they say and take what they say at face value. The cynic in me says that this will keep happening because this will work sometimes. Next time there might not be evidence to refute the accusation- or in the case of Kavanaugh- the damage will far outlast any punishments (I don't recall the outcome, but I don't think there was any bombshell evidence that pointed one way or another. She might have been 100% correct, but it really looks like an attempt at character assassination. I don't know what is right or wrong in that case). If you perceive an injustice, and you execute it right, you can destroy someone publicly. Smollett has done an unforgivable wrong, but this will not be the last time this happens. Next time, the truth might not be uncovered. He both made people it more likely that people will question real victims (which will make it less likely that they will come forward), and enabled more to follow in his foot steps to try and get their 3 minutes of fame/infamy.