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480.News is committed to fair and responsible reporting in all matters involving the criminal justice system. In accordance with the principles of American jurisprudence, all individuals accused of crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
When reporting on criminal matters, arrests, or legal proceedings, 480.News uses terms such as "accused," "alleged," "suspected," or "charged" to accurately reflect the legal status of individuals who have not been convicted. The filing of criminal charges, an arrest, or an indictment is not evidence of guilt and should not be interpreted as such.
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Readers are reminded that an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction. Only a judge or jury can determine guilt after a full and fair trial where evidence is presented and the accused has the opportunity to mount a defense. Until such determination is made, all accused individuals retain their constitutional right to be presumed innocent.
480.News endeavors to provide updates on significant case developments when information becomes available, including dismissals, acquittals, or other outcomes that may affect the public record. If you are aware of a case outcome that has not been reflected in our reporting, please contact us so we may update our records accordingly.
We encourage readers to refrain from drawing conclusions about guilt or innocence based solely on news reports of arrests or charges. The legal process exists to ensure justice is served fairly, and 480.News respects that process in all of our reporting.
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