Nikcoli Carter claimed he was waiting for a bus at the corner of Dixie and Hill when he was "unjustifiably" approached by police and then punched and kicked him numerous
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To avoid libel lawsuits and focus on the facts, journalists use qualifying words like “alleged” and “claimed” even when a collection of facts seems to point to particular unproven truth.
It’s the job of the justice system not the journalist to prove guilt.
I worked at a newspaper.
To avoid libel lawsuits and focus on the facts, journalists use qualifying words like “alleged” and “claimed” even when a collection of facts seems to point to particular unproven truth.
It’s the job of the justice system not the journalist to prove guilt.