I guess it actually works to play crazy, huh? It certain is working for accused murderer, James von Brunn, the broken down 88 year old racist who was shot after allegedly murdering Stephen Tyrone Johns, a security guard who was simply doing his job:
Von Brunn has not had an initial court appearance on charges against him, including first-degree murder and killing while in possession of a firearm in a federal facility.
“Yesterday we received a call from the doctor at the department of corrections saying Mr. von Brunn is not able to appear in court this week,” prosecutor Nicole Waid told the judge during a status hearing Tuesday. “We are not sure about next week.” SOURCE
I’ve reported on this nutcase in the past. PRESS HERE and HERE
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There is one thing I hate more than anything when it comes to news. It’s the word “allegedly.” Criminals are sometimes caught on camera running from the police or in this case, caught in the middle of his heinous crime and yet, we are required to say the word “allegedly.” Just plain DUMB (IMHO).
Lynn, I think you know me well enough to know that I am NOT criticizing you. This is about the ethics of reporting and our legal system which in this instance, I believe is flawed.
“Allegedly” in cases where a person has not yet been tried and not yet admitted guilt is considered good blogging practice and good journalism practice.
Even if there is a camera that caught it—and in this case, humans that watched it, I’ll follow approved universal practice.
I understand what you are saying though.