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5. all kinds of people do before they rush into print accusing people of crimes

Reply to alarimer (Reply #3)

Sun Dec 7, 2014, 12:19 AM

Dec 2014

even celebrities have won cases where publications claimed a celebrity did something when they didn't and the publication hadn't even bothered to ask the celebrity. It was irresponsible in the extreme to publish that story without checking it out. And yes, that would include asking the fraternities involved for comment.

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A counterpoint to the Rolling Stone Article: It's okay to question an accusation [View all] NaturalHigh Dec 2014 OP

2 words...Duke Lacrosse Rhinodawg Dec 2014 #1

Yep. It probably won't be long before someone posts... NaturalHigh Dec 2014 #2

Tragic case. Although someone pointed out yeoman6987 Dec 2014 #9

She Recursion Dec 2014 #10

I knew there was a settlement... NaturalHigh Dec 2014 #11

Don't forget jamzrockz Dec 2014 #14

No, it's not. alarimer Dec 2014 #3

Well, I'm pretty sure that all ALLEGED perpetrators get the chance to tell their stories. NaturalHigh Dec 2014 #4

all kinds of people do before they rush into print accusing people of crimes dsc Dec 2014 #5

Are you fucking kidding me? joeglow3 Dec 2014 #6

If they're identified by the victim? All the time (nt) Recursion Dec 2014 #7

Disagree. closeupready Dec 2014 #8

Glenn Reynolds sticking up for accused criminals? Fumesucker Dec 2014 #12

Congrats you were reported Kurska Dec 2014 #13

Seriously? For posting a CNN piece? NaturalHigh Dec 2014 #15

There are a few here who believe it should be against the rules to question an accuser davidn3600 Dec 2014 #16

I know. NaturalHigh Dec 2014 #19

Of course it is. This idiocy that sexual assault is different and can't be verified before acting Lee-Lee Dec 2014 #17

Thank you for that thoughtful reply. NaturalHigh Dec 2014 #18