gAlienLifeformJul 17, 2024

Trump assassination attempt: More than a dozen guns found at suspected shooter's home

https://lemmy.world/post/17649125

Trump assassination attempt: More than a dozen guns found at suspected shooter's home - Lemmy.World

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Show threadWhy9

Why are they still saying “suspected” shooter?

How much evidence does one need before they can definitely say something?

Jul 17, 2024 at 6:27pmWeb
Show threadNollijJul 17, 2024

He was never convicted in a court of law. They are always “suspected ______” until they are “convicted _____”. Since we don’t try people posthumously (yet), they will never be convicted.

Colloquially, people will just stop saying that detail. But it’s still there.

Show threadIamSparticlesJul 17, 2024
Yeah, I imagine once the investigation is closed, they’ll stop using “suspected”.
Show threadWhy9Jul 17, 2024
Fair point, makes sense. Thanks!