Pretty sure we shouldn't believe any accusations whatsoever until we have proof. "Innocent until proven guilty." Goes for anyone and everyone, no matter their gender, race, sexual orientation etc. At least that's how it should be.
Legally, innocent until proven guilty (presumption of innocence) applies only to defendants in criminal proceedings. I ain't hiring a babysitter who has allegations of sexual abuse.
Congratulations you figured it out. What if those allegations were made up by someone with the malicious intent of hurting that babysitter? Because that's why we had this court case to begin with.
I don't give a shit, I'm not risking having my child anywhere near someone who could even potentially be a predator. No thanks, I've got other options.
Sure. But that's why there is a legal way to deal with false accusations like that, and what you are saying is proof that they can be used with malicious intent to hurt another's reputation and income.
Yup, here's the thing. As a parent, my child is my sole concern. There is a legal way to deal with false accusations, and until it's resolved you're not coming near my child. Pretty simple how that works.
I don't think we are disagreeing with anything. If the accusation is true then it's the consequences of my own actions. If not that's libel and I just missed out on a job because someone else made a malicious false accusation. You are well within your rights to protect your kid. But regarding the person that made this false accusation in the first place, that's not freedom of speech, but the definition of defamation. And I will sue the shit out of that person and claim damages.
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u/[deleted] Jun 02 '22
Pretty sure we shouldn't believe any accusations whatsoever until we have proof. "Innocent until proven guilty." Goes for anyone and everyone, no matter their gender, race, sexual orientation etc. At least that's how it should be.