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FALSE ACCUSATIONS IN THE MEDIA CAN RUIN YOUR LIFE.

FALSE ACCUSATIONS IN THE MEDIA CAN RUIN YOUR LIFE.

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Started by Anonymous 16 years, 1 month ago
THE NO-NAME LAW PROTECTS A PERSON WHO BECOMES A SUSPECT OF A CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION FROM PREMATURE DISCLOSURE OF THE SUSPECT'S IDENTITY TO THE MEDIA. IN THE COURSE OF A CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION, THE POLICE MAY INVESTIGATE DOZENS OF "CRIMINAL SUSPECTS/PERSONS OF INTEREST" WHO ARE ACTUALLY INNOCENT OF THE CRIME. THIS LAW PROTECTS THOSE PERSONS FROM THE POTENTIALLY HARMFUL RELEASE OF THEIR IDENTITIES BEFORE THEY ARE ACTUALLY ARRESTED OR CHARGED WITH A CRIME, IF EVER. MERE ACCUSATIONS, NO MATTER HOW SENSATIONAL, SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO RUIN INNOCENT PEOPLE'S REPUTATIONS AND LIVES.

Updates

April 5, 2011

The stories coming in from people affected by reckless reporting are heartbreaking. We are compiling these experiences to present to the committee.

April 5, 2011

The momentum behind this is undeniable. It is clear that people are tired of seeing reputations destroyed before a fair process even begins.

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Dave Jenkins
16 years ago Featured

Media just wants clicks and they dont care who they hurt. This needs to pass.

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Sarah Sullivan
16 years ago Featured

SERIOUSLY!! My neighbor went through exactly this and it literally destroyed his whole career. He was totally innocent but no one cares once your name is out there. STOP THE MADNESS!

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Mike Velez
16 years ago Featured

The news ruins lives before the poor guy even has a chance to say a word. Names should stay private until there is an actual charge. Good idea.