[Nova442]

And a society that forgets "innocent until proven guilty" and declares guilt on the 24 hour news networks.

Very sad for the girl :(

[JmyBryan]

Actually 'innocent until proven guilty' only means that during trial the prosecution has to make the case of your guilt. In other words, you don't have to make the case that you are innocent.

Many believe it to be that you should not be under suspicion if you are arrested. However, if people really believed that the police were in the habit of arresting innocent people, there would be revolt against police corruption.

[Myrddin]

And a society that forgets "innocent until proven guilty" and declares guilt on the 24 hour news networks.

Look again. This incident occurred in England. The presumption of innocence is a feature of U.S. law. Under English law you must prove your innocence.

[freedumb2003]

And a society that forgets "innocent until proven guilty" and declares guilt on the 24 hour news networks.

That is EXACTLY what is at issue here.