[TrappedInLiberalHell]

"If Westerfield did this crime . . ." Didn't the jury just convict him?

That brings up a good question. If a jury convicts, are they legally bound to stop calling him an 'alleged' murderer? In other words, is a jury verdict considered fact when reporting?

[Slip18]

In the penalty phase, he'll be referred to as "The Defendant."

[js1138]

In other words, is a jury verdict considered fact when reporting?

It was good enough in Ollie North's case, even though the verdict was overturned on appeal.