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Matilda

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6. And why there should be stricter rules governing the media

Reply to Swagman (Reply #1)

Tue Jun 12, 2012, 02:52 AM

Jun 2012

In any matter that's likely to go to court, I think there should be controls on what can be printed or broadcast, and heavy penalties for violations. "Sub Judice" doesn't seem to mean anything any more.

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Dingo Took Azaria Chamberlain, Coroner Finds [View all] Hissyspit Jun 2012 OP

the shocking way Lindy was treated and jailed is a great example Swagman Jun 2012 #1

Also, trial in the court of public opinion XemaSab Jun 2012 #2

And demonining her religion obamanut2012 Jun 2012 #8

And why there should be stricter rules governing the media Matilda Jun 2012 #6

gee, only 32 years to vindication. bbgrunt Jun 2012 #3

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Australian coroner rules dingo was responsible for baby death 30 years ago dipsydoodle Jun 2012 #7

Finally -- good for Lindy and Michael obamanut2012 Jun 2012 #9

Maybe not...consider Casey Anthony. n/t Psephos Jun 2012 #10

Casey Anthony was found not guilty obamanut2012 Jun 2012 #11

Which was exactly my point. Psephos Jun 2012 #12