[Imc-web] Patrick Thompson's accuser

[Mike Lehman]

If someone wants to ask Brian that he OK taking out the name, I would 
see no problem with editing it out. But it's his story, so it's up to him.
Mike Lehman

Wendy Edwards wrote:
> Well, at this point, the name is up at 
>
> http://www.ucimc.org/feature/display/123665/index.php
> http://www.ucimc.org/feature/display/121475/index.php
>
> It seems quite likely that her allegations are false, given
> that she's apparently made similar accusations against other
> men.  There's also an interesting lack of physical evidence.
> However, someone suggested that even if this woman's a liar,
> publishing her name could have a chilling effect on real
> assault victims coming forward.  So I also support the idea
> of looking into such a policy.  In the meantime, what do
> people suggest we do about the current threads?
>
> Wendy
>
> On Thu, Jul 06, 2006 at 05:22:43PM -0500, Mike Lehman wrote:
>   
>> 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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