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points by neya 4 days ago | 0 comments

So, if you were accused of raping someone, you should just suck it up and go to jail and just because you have money, you are guilty, right? Not supporting Sam here, but this kind of thinking sets a dangerous precedent.

[–] gewetensleegte 3 days ago

It just means what they said, that if you're a billionaire, getting a case thrown out in a country like the USA, shouldn't get you any points regarding to common people's belief if you're guilty or not.

That's just how it is. In the US he gets to not go to jail in a justice system where nobody believes he's actually innocent, because he has money.

[–] neya 3 days ago

So, you're saying you care about social media perception rather than actual justice? That checks out..

[–] 0c3ca83 4 days ago

No, that's why the trial was invented.

[–] Froedlich 3 days ago

So, if he sinks, he's a witch?

The concept of "trial" has changed a lot over time, even in English Common Law.