Commentary The presumption of innocence in criminal proceedings, often expressed in the phrase “innocent until proven guilty,” is an ancient tenet of our justice system. Like many legal principles, it has its origins in Christian values of fairness and justice. Perhaps the first iteration of the principle was expressed in the 6th century AD in…
Australian Media Plead Guilty in George Pell Contempt Trial
The latest episode in the Cardinal George Pell saga has ended abruptly, after some of Australia’s largest media outlets pleaded guilty to breaching a 2018 suppression order while covering Pell’s now quashed child sex abuse conviction. Victoria’s public prosecutor initially charged 12 media outlets (including News Corp and Fairfax Media, which is now Nine Entertainment),…
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