I am going to believe, in this case, that the investigative reporter has some evidence on which to base his report. Just like I believed Matt Drudge had some evidence many years ago. Just like I believe the investigative reporters researching what happened in Bengazi.
Why do you deny Americans their constitutional rights every time they are accused of a crime if they have ever been accused of a crime in the past?
I had a speeding ticket a few years ago. If I am stopped again for a traffic violation, according to you, I am a repeat offender, and therefore police should do whatever they want to get me off of the streets... hmmm.
I don't. Where did you get the idea? Did you accuse George Zimmerman based on media reports?
therefore police should do whatever they want to get me off of the streets
Now you're being infantile and ridiculous. Eckert was known to police because of previous encounters and court appearances. (Not all for traffic violations)