[Vision2020] Re: Wayne's Analysis of Criminal Innocence

[Tbertruss at aol.com]

Shelley wrote:

I STRONGLY believe Mubita's name and photo need
to be out there to notify the possible victims THEY NEED TO BE TESTED. 

I agree.

Shelley wrote:

Do you fully understand HIV? 

I have posted detailed information to the Vision2020 list regarding 
scientific and statistical information on HIV/AIDS, with references.  Perhaps you 
missed these posts?

Shelley wrote:

Regarding face to face counseling, if you would have done your homework
before posting such ridiculous statements you would have known it was a 
counselor" that reported to the police to do a "well check" regarding Mubita
possible being suicidal. 

My comments regarding Mubita's full understanding of what it means to be HIV 
positive were meant for speculation only, since of course I do not have access 
to all the facts in this case, nor do I think all the facts have been 
discovered yet, or made public.  

You may have info that leads you to draw definite conclusions on the Mubita 
case, but one of my main points was that now that Mubita is not a threat to the 
public, let the criminal justice system do its work to determine Mubita's 
innocence or guilt.

On that note, perhaps you'd like to respond to the following points from the 
same post you answered?

If we trust our legal system, why not respect the very important principle of 
innocent until proven guilty, and let the system do its job?  

There is no doubt that too much discussion of the certain guilt of an accused 
facing charges can hamper the legal system in assuring a fair trial.  
Prosecutors and judges can feel pressure from the public to make decisions based on a 
kind of mob frenzy, rather than the guide of lady justice blindfolded holding 
the scales (fairness) and sword (the power of the legal system).  Unbiased 
jurors can be hard to find when the press and media and even list serves create 
a bias in huge numbers of people regarding a specific criminal case.  
Potential jurors need to state honestly that they can listen to the evidence with an 
open mind in a trial.

Ted Moffett
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