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Why are the criminals not named?
by ronnier 8y ago
Why are the criminals not named?
- simonh 8y agoThe accused. A fine distinction to make in conversation perhaps, but an important one.
- ronnier 8y agoAgreed. But not always so consistent as usually we have names and photos, though I’m seeing it less and less lately.
- joe_the_user 8y agoIt's completely standard for those merely accused of crimes to have their names spread boldly across the news in America. Nothing protects the accused in the court of the press and public opinion. I assume if the accused aren't mentioned here, it's a matter of their having good public relations and good lawyers.
- mjevans 8y agoI assume it's because they can afford lawyers that actually requested the information be sealed until they're found guilty.
- scandinavian 8y agoThey were charged, not convicted yet.