[cinFLA]

As for keeping a victim's name withheld, if the law does that it should do the same IMO for the accused...what happened to equal rights ?

Hmmm... Some consider it an injustice NOT to reveal the names of the accused. Isn't this what happens in some countries and we object to secret charges and proceedings? hmmm.......

[rolling_stone]

As for keeping a victim's name withheld, if the law does that it should do the same IMO for the accused...what happened to equal rights ?

Hmmm... Some consider it an injustice NOT to reveal the names of the accused. Isn't this what happens in some countries and we object to secret charges and proceedings? hmmm.......

I should have been more specific..IMO If you are going to keep one name out of the media then you should keep both out. I am not for keeping the name out of records, but want both victim/accuser and suspect subject to the same treatment.....I understand the reluctance to publish a victims name because of damage to reputation etc, but the same works for the suspect..I imagine many people would rather be accused of robbing a bank than of sexually assaulting someone....one is illegal, moraly and ethically wrong the other is the same plus repugnant and perverted...once the bell as wrung, it is hard to take it back...most headlines are on the front pages and most retractions are on the back pages....