Controversial views

[abaris]

2. So say, if I was accused of murder or rape, and they put my name and photo in the paper (I have not done these things) would that be assuming I'm guilty. I don't think so.

Here is why. Because a court room is not a press room. It actually matters what evidence is available and the "beyond a reasonable doubt".

You have a very idealistic view of courtrooms, fair trials and the whole bunch, to say the least. If a potential juror saw your mug and name associated with a particular crime, it will be that much harder to get you off the hook. Especially if you can't afford a first class legal team.

Truth is, there are laws against that in many countries. Unless the case is in the public interest. Say, a politician being suspected of lining his pockets when in office. The press can say that he's on trial but has to add that he's assumed to be innocent until proven differently. We had that quite a lot in recent years. We also don't have the anglosaxon trial system of a jury being present at any felony case. It's only murder trials and other capital cases where a jury decides.