Compromise Solution to Release of Graphic Torture Photos

[Mike 03]

I want to make it clear, I am NOT for the release of torture photos to the general public, although I am for the release of everything to prosecutors--and available to all citizens but under restricted circumstances--and for the public release of the names of all perpetrators.

But here is one idea I could live with, short of having a ton of pornographic photos dumped on us.

In homicide investigation manuals they redact certain portions of the photographs, such as identifying features of the victim such as eyes, face, etc...

Other aspects of the photos could be blotted out, as is currently being done with some of the photographic evidence admitted and made public in the current NJ State Trooper trial.

But as I said, I don't think we need to see this in order for justice to be served.

It need not necessarily be sealed (unless it involves minors, in which instance my understanding is that it must be sealed), so that someone very intent on obtaining or seeing this material could travel to a courthouse and in theory view the material. It would not be "banned"; it would just be restricted in who can view it. Those who wished to see the material would have to review the court record and evidence as it exists, or attend the trials, I suppose.

Just a thought.

ON EDIT:

One point I forgot to mention: If we make the identities of the victims public, we potentially put them at great risk. That is something to consider.

[Forkboy]

1. I'm for the release, and it's exactly under these conditions that I wanted it done.

:thumbsup:

[ThomWV]

2. You might just want to rethink that a bit

When the Government can give the prosecutors secrete evidence where does that leave the people?

[malaise]

3. Good post

K & R

[Rosa Luxemburg]

4. I think that it will be difficult to hide that victims were kids