Because it’s a criminal matter they have to be careful to use the terms the indictment used to avoid libel lawsuits. Same reason an article accompanying a video where someone identifies themselves and then clearly commits a crime will still say they “allegedly” committed a crime or “appear to” do something illegal.
I understand the frustration but there is a reason, even if it’s a stupid one.
6 replies
Rape. That's rape. Call it rape.
Why is this article down playing that a cop raped a child? Criminal sexual abuse instead of rape and person instead of child. Wtf.
Because it’s a criminal matter they have to be careful to use the terms the indictment used to avoid libel lawsuits. Same reason an article accompanying a video where someone identifies themselves and then clearly commits a crime will still say they “allegedly” committed a crime or “appear to” do something illegal.
I understand the frustration but there is a reason, even if it’s a stupid one.
Because copaganda.
I'm more upset that he was suspended with pay
With pay...why should he suffer....What a piece of shit!