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fullload93 t1_jaq3g5u wrote

Reply to comment by pk10534 in College Park Mayor Arrested on 56 Counts of Possession, Distribution of Child Pornography by ChangingShips

I understand exactly what you’re saying. But the rule of “innocent until proven guilty” still stands true. The city council is not going to slander and say shit about him cause if somehow the police fuck up the investigation and he gets off free, then they set themselves up for a civil lawsuit for defamation. Again I’m not disagreeing with you. I think they could have left the “thank you” part out.

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pk10534 t1_jaq9fgf wrote

Oh no I agree! I’m not saying they need to lambast him but thanking him for his service seems a bit unnecessary too lol

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420ipblood t1_jaqeb8g wrote

So you don't agree but you say you do?

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pk10534 t1_jaqeelb wrote

I literally just said all I wanted for them was to leave the “thank you” part out, which is what your last sentence said? What do I disagree with you on?

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tinnylemur189 t1_jaqgmmj wrote

They should just say nothing then. Both positive and negative statements have huge downsides so just let him silently leave without singing his praises.

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rpoliticsmodshateme t1_jat2eor wrote

People should be more suspicious of child pornography charges, especially involving people of political importance.

It’s not well known, but there are people on the dark web who will “contract” services such as planting illegal content on a targets computer and then alerting authorities. Basically instead of assassinating someone directly, you “assassinate” their character. Child porn is among the worst things someone can be associated with, and no one is going to risk defending someone accused of having it by digging deeper.

Now there’s no way to know if that’s what actually happened in any particular case, but it does happen and it’s not something the general public is aware of.

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