I would think it would be obvious. Make sure there is at least some minimal level of proof before throwing anyone under the bus. To do otherwise is a major injustice even if they deserve it.
It’s pretty much what this country is founded on. Will we be ruled by law or by the will of the mob?
Lets be very clear. We aren’t talking about legal proceedings. We aren’t talking about anyone going to jail. We are talking about peoples reputations.
So “rule of law” really doesn’t apply. No one is being judiciously punished.