IdaGriz01
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It's a sad commentary isn't it? As far as social media (and to a considerable extent the "traditional" media) is concerned "innocent until proven guilty" is just an annoying, out-dated notion that they'd just as soon ignore. Reporters scatter the word "alleged" here and there because their company lawyers insist on CYA. But -- too often -- the treatment is "trial by news(paper/program)," and "accusation" is enough for "conviction."PlayerRep said:I agree. Note that the asst has never even been charged with abusing his wife--let alone convicted.4theluvofgriz said:What has happened to our system in this country that has caused this lynch-mob mentality? The assistant coach was never convicted of abusing his wife. So, should Meyer have fired him just because of the accusation of such by his wife? I find it reprehensible that our society has degraded to the point that simple accusations, with no proof, can be used to ruin careers (and lives).
On the other side, here's another thing that I find sad. Far too many people do not believe in "forgiveness" or the idea that a convicted person who served his/her time has "paid their debt to society." That is, make a mistake early in life, and you might as well cut your own throat because a lot of people will never forgive or forget.