Innocent Till Proven Guilty?

[2MinsToPost]

This is a topic that I have a very, very strong opinion of. Just now on the local news, I reached my breaking point if you will and thought I would share my point of view.

So this guy rear ends another vehicle on a local road here in Central Ohio. Just so happens that this vehilcle that he rear ended was driven by a Police Officer who was working undercover. Well, here is how it played out -

Breaking News logo flies up and then they pan to this camera shot of this individual who rear ended this truck in the back of a cruiser, obviously under arrest. The police suspect he was under the influence. Now, the problem I have is this -

Here is this man, in a country where people are supposed to be innocent till proven guilty, with his picture being shown to all those whom see it on the local news under arrest for a couple charges, none felonies, in the back of a police cruiser.

That is not right. I do not believe that people who are charged with crimes other then felonies should be subject to having their picture shown in the media. I don't think their names should be released either. I can understand felony charges, but misdeameanors?

[paisjpq]

I totally agree...if he is just under arrest but has not been charged with anything (even if charges will be filed in the future) I don't think he should have his face on the news...very sketchy and unfair IMO

[GPK]

Originally Posted by 2MinsToPost

This is a topic that I have a very, very strong opinion of. Just now on the local news, I reached my breaking point if you will and thought I would share my point of view.

So this guy rear ends another vehicle on a local road here in Central Ohio. Just so happens that this vehilcle that he rear ended was driven by a Police Officer who was working undercover. Well, here is how it played out -

Breaking News logo flies up and then they pan to this camera shot of this individual who rear ended this truck in the back of a cruiser, obviously under arrest. The police suspect he was under the influence. Now, the problem I have is this -

Here is this man, in a country where people are supposed to be innocent till proven guilty, with his picture being shown to all those whom see it on the local news under arrest for a couple charges, none felonies, in the back of a police cruiser.

That is not right. I do not believe that people who are charged with crimes other then felonies should be subject to having their picture shown in the media. I don't think their names should be released either. I can understand felony charges, but misdeameanors?

CP, what channel??? I wanna see you on TV


LOL...I joke because I care.

[2MinsToPost]

Originally Posted by T3B

CP, what channel??? I wanna see you on TV


LOL...I joke because I care.

Ball Buster

[GPK]

Originally Posted by 2MinsToPost

Ball Buster

only because it is you, my friend.

You really need to make it to Toga opening weekend. Saratoga Harness simulcast was made for guys like you, Scavs and myself.

[2MinsToPost]

Originally Posted by T3B

only because it is you, my friend.

You really need to make it to Toga opening weekend. Saratoga Harness simulcast was made for guys like you, Scavs and myself.

I am coming, just not sure what weekend yet. I am certain however that my Granny will be coming as well. I am bringing her for sure, she is CRAZY bout this stuff now. Can't wait.

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by 2MinsToPost

This is a topic that I have a very, very strong opinion of. Just now on the local news, I reached my breaking point if you will and thought I would share my point of view.

So this guy rear ends another vehicle on a local road here in Central Ohio. Just so happens that this vehilcle that he rear ended was driven by a Police Officer who was working undercover. Well, here is how it played out -

Breaking News logo flies up and then they pan to this camera shot of this individual who rear ended this truck in the back of a cruiser, obviously under arrest. The police suspect he was under the influence. Now, the problem I have is this -

Here is this man, in a country where people are supposed to be innocent till proven guilty, with his picture being shown to all those whom see it on the local news under arrest for a couple charges, none felonies, in the back of a police cruiser.

That is not right. I do not believe that people who are charged with crimes other then felonies should be subject to having their picture shown in the media. I don't think their names should be released either. I can understand felony charges, but misdeameanors?

Obviously I agree...but so often "innocent till proven guilty" depends on who's ox has been gored!