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originally posted by: quintessentone
originally posted by: Oldcarpy2
a reply to: quintessentone
Are they?
Why do you want to make me the subject of this thread?
I was responding to AlienBorg about an observation I made about you is all. Just swipe on by and this will go away for the time being.
originally posted by: Daughter2
a reply to: AlienBorg
Are you kidding? Even if there was video evidence of them making it all up the worst thing is their company would have to pay. They might and I mean might face charges but those would eventually be dropped or they would just receive a slap on the wrist.
Until false allegations carry serious prison terms nothing will ever change.
originally posted by: Daughter2
a reply to: Oldcarpy2
There's a difference between investigating and trying to come up with dirt on an individual.
For things like this that have a substantial impact on people's lives - then I say wait until they had a chance to go over the evidence.
There was no harm in waiting. Let the police investigate - Even by their allegations he hadn't done anything for 10 years, so it's not like immediate harm was being done.
If you find the police didn't do their job - then you have a case - just like Cosby and Weinstein. But this wasn't the case of the police not doing their job.
If someone says you took papers from an office - you can get your life back if you are proven innocent.
Accuse someone of abuse, their life immediately stops and it NEVER returns to normal.
originally posted by: AlienBorg
originally posted by: quintessentone
originally posted by: Oldcarpy2
a reply to: quintessentone
Are they?
Why do you want to make me the subject of this thread?
I was responding to AlienBorg about an observation I made about you is all. Just swipe on by and this will go away for the time being.
Trial on media and on social platforms. This way anyone can be convicted of anything...online...
I want to see what will happen if the prosecution fails (let's say it goes to court).
Russell Brand has denied "very serious criminal allegations" that he claims will be made against him by a newspaper and TV company. In a video posted on YouTube and X, formerly known as Twitter, titled "So, This is Happening", the comedian denied the allegations that he described as "a litany of extremely egregious and aggressive attacks". He said that while he was "very promiscuous" at the height of his career, his relationships were "always consensual".
It seems you have already made your mind just as Andy did yesterday when he said that his victims have spoken out.....
You seem to have taken the same route without considering the presumption of innocence until proven otherwise and you started talking about forensic evidence. I want really to see what kind of physical evidence someone has from an alleged incident 20 years ago.
“Assumptions are unopened windows that foolish birds fly into, and their broken bodies are evidence gathered too late.”
originally posted by: Oldcarpy2
a reply to: quintessentone
Yes. But not claiming that he is definitely innocent and his accusers are compromised, etc?
There's a difference.
Well, let's just cancel investigative journalism?
You'd never have had Nixon and Watergate exposed.
Way to go
Nah you're confused. Everyone has the right to a fair trial and the presumption of innocence until proven guilty. So myself and others here are arguing about this and haven't made up our minds. Equally important there should be no media trials.
Going by the principle of innocence until proven guilty is the right thing to do. And I am on the right side.
You for example and Andy have made up your minds. Andy said about his victims so he believes he is guilty already and you believe the same thing.
originally posted by: Kurokage
a reply to: AlienBorg
It seems you have already made your mind just as Andy did yesterday when he said that his victims have spoken out.....
You seem to have taken the same route without considering the presumption of innocence until proven otherwise and you started talking about forensic evidence. I want really to see what kind of physical evidence someone has from an alleged incident 20 years ago.
Wow, that record is well and truely stuck isnt it. I'm not pressuming anything. but you're making a lot of assumptions about fellow members here. Next you'll be asking for my qualifications???? Or was that you in a previous life???
Maybe a you need to do a little research. I talked about digital forensics which is something from this century and is used in a lot of trials as evidence.
This is for you..
“Assumptions are unopened windows that foolish birds fly into, and their broken bodies are evidence gathered too late.”
originally posted by: Terpene
a reply to: AlienBorg
What's a media trial?
media speculating on the ongoing trial of a public media figure?
They'll either celebrate or go silent, depending on the verdict.