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I would like them to refrain from naming people until/unless they are actually convicted. Heck, I would probably go a step further and update defamation laws t

I would like them to refrain from naming people until/unless they are actually convicted. Heck, I would probably go a step further and update defamation laws to make publishing allegations (legal or otherwise) considered equivalent to making allegations. Far too many lives have been ruined by media “just reporting on allegations”

bko 2y ago
Or they should just report newsworthy public items in an unbiased way and let people decide
- scarab92 2y ago
  Deciding on the accuracy of claims is difficult. We have complicated and lengthy judicial processes that attempt this, and they still make frequent mistakes. Saying it’s okay to defame people with an “allegedly” disclaimer and relying on the public to somehow do what even our courts cannot, is willfully ignorant. Publishing an allegation should be legally equivalent to making an allegation.
  - bko 2y ago
    Is it accurate that this person is being tried for a crime? Did the prosecutor state which crime they were convicted of? Then report on that. That's not defamation. Stop trying to have newspapers make editorial judgements. Just report the facts.
- DoctorOW 2y ago
  I work in a local TV newsroom for my job and the idea that the public has about journalism has been deliberately warped. A great example of criticism of bias is that it's widely reported that Luigi Mangione's motive was unknown until they uncovered and verified the manifesto. "Clearly the corporate media is in the pockets of the insurance industry. You can't think of one reason someone would hate the CEO of United?" Of course reporters can relate to your experience with health insurance, they're workers too. However, if you think about it, it's more biased to try to relate to that group (even though almost all the viewers are in it) than it is to ignore your opinion and only say what's in the black and white. 99% of accusations of media bias in my experience are just someone whose experiences don't match those of that particular story.
coding123 2y ago
Lol the conviction rate would drop, as they count on everyone knowing about it to pre mess with the jury.

bko 2y ago

Or they should just report newsworthy public items in an unbiased way and let people decide

scarab92 2y ago
Deciding on the accuracy of claims is difficult. We have complicated and lengthy judicial processes that attempt this, and they still make frequent mistakes. Saying it’s okay to defame people with an “allegedly” disclaimer and relying on the public to somehow do what even our courts cannot, is willfully ignorant. Publishing an allegation should be legally equivalent to making an allegation.
- bko 2y ago
  Is it accurate that this person is being tried for a crime? Did the prosecutor state which crime they were convicted of? Then report on that. That's not defamation. Stop trying to have newspapers make editorial judgements. Just report the facts.
DoctorOW 2y ago
I work in a local TV newsroom for my job and the idea that the public has about journalism has been deliberately warped. A great example of criticism of bias is that it's widely reported that Luigi Mangione's motive was unknown until they uncovered and verified the manifesto. "Clearly the corporate media is in the pockets of the insurance industry. You can't think of one reason someone would hate the CEO of United?" Of course reporters can relate to your experience with health insurance, they're workers too. However, if you think about it, it's more biased to try to relate to that group (even though almost all the viewers are in it) than it is to ignore your opinion and only say what's in the black and white. 99% of accusations of media bias in my experience are just someone whose experiences don't match those of that particular story.

coding123 2y ago

Lol the conviction rate would drop, as they count on everyone knowing about it to pre mess with the jury.