Rethinking ‘mug shot’ publication
By Luis V. Teodoro
THE PUBLICATION of the “mug shot” of any individual is ethically questionable, but has been routine media practice in the Philippines. In some countries, for example in the United States, the publication of mug shots is usually accompanied by the warning that the person so photographed has not been found guilty and is presumed innocent, and in addition could be cleared of the crimes he or she is charged with.
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