[Imc-web] Patrick Thompson's accuser

[Mike Lehman]

There is no existing policy, as far as I'm aware.

However, it is a convention that is widely observed by the press. 
Certainly, if found not guilty, I can see the argument that it might be 
a false accusation, but even then I would personally be uncomfortable 
with violating this convention.

Those in court will almost certainly evaluate the evidence regarding her 
veracity, along with other evidence or lack thereof, otherwise it would 
likely be grounds for an appeal.

In the future, I think it would be a wise idea for UC IMC to consider a 
policy that it does not publish names under these circumstances. I would 
be supportive of such a proposal.
Mike Lehman

Wendy Edwards wrote:
> Some people expressed discomfort related to the name of Patrick
> Thompson's accuser being posted on the IMC website.  Do we have
> any policies in place related to this?  Personally, I have mixed
> feelings.  On one hand, the anonymity makes it easier for
> the accuser to make unfounded allegations without experiencing
> serious consequences.  On the other, publicly identifying any
> accuser could make a real rape victim more afraid to press charges.
> Does anyone else have any opinions on this?
>
> Wendy
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