• miraclerandy@lemmy.world
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    4 days ago

    Friendly reminder that the reason we get funny headlines like this from Florida is that the state allows the media full access to their police records so they can find stories like this

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      4 days ago

      i find this… strangely reasonable for florida? seems to have the potential to bring accountability, at least on paper.

      what do usians think of this?

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        4 days ago

        “Innocent until proven guilty” but also your photo is published for posterity so when someone puts your name into their favourite search engine it’s the first thing to pop up, next to a crime you didn’t commit.

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        In theory, however it also publicises stories of wrongfully accused people for example. This can have some unwanted and serious repercussions.

        All in all I tend to believe that it’s better to let the judicial system work in peace and without an excess of publicity.

        I’m not usian though, so I’m not considering the monetary angle.

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        Eh, not a fan. Florida is a land of extremes…I prefer the extremely beautiful beaches. In the fall, there’s no one around them.

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      4 days ago

      We’re also the 3rd most populous state. It’s also easier to get up to shenanigans when you’re not locked inside by a 40’ wall of snow and ice.