Defamation lawsuit over “Shitty Media Men” spreadsheet could break new ground
I think the Bill Cosby allegations, accusations and trial are somewhat relevant to this contextually.<p>Putting aside (if you can) what Cosby was accused of, the trial by media and widespread publicity of accuser allegations and claims over a multi year, two trial period was a disaster for legal credibility IMO.<p>&quot;“The ability to find evidence that can support a defense 20 years later — it’s an almost insurmountable task,” said Nina J. Ginsberg, a criminal defense lawyer in Virginia who has handled a number of sexual assault cases.<p>“Having these really long statutes of limitations where it makes it virtually impossible to disprove what the victim is saying is grossly unfair,” she added. “Just from the defense attorney’s perspective, it’s disabling.”<p><a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.latimes.com&#x2F;local&#x2F;california&#x2F;la-me-gloria-allred-famous-cases-20151113-htmlstory.html" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.latimes.com&#x2F;local&#x2F;california&#x2F;la-me-gloria-allred-...</a><p>With historical sexual allegations a powerful weapon in politics, business and for financial gain, the accused are increasingly defenseless and accused is the new guilty.<p>I&#x27;m not defending &#x27;shitty men&#x27; or Bill Cosby here, I&#x27;m saying the legal system is a mess and that careers and credibility are destroyed during the witch hunt whether found guilty or not.<p>Whatever happened to &#x27;innocent until proved guilty&#x27; and the accused&#x27;s rights to privacy?