• @dragonflyteaparty
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    259 months ago

    Why is this article down playing that a cop raped a child? Criminal sexual abuse instead of rape and person instead of child. Wtf.

    • @[email protected]
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      89 months ago

      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.

    • @BoxerDevil
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      39 months ago

      I’m more upset that he was suspended with pay