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July 22, 2003
Over The Line
The NYPost reports that certain Web sites have posted personal infomation about the alleged Kobe rape victim.
One Web site carried the full name of the accuser, her home address in Colorado, phone number and e-mail address, and displayed photographs of her in social settings.
The Web site's address is being withheld by The Post.
I am not publishing the link either, though it was fairly easy to track down, bacause I believe that site stepped over the line. It's one thing to publish a name and/or photograph.....though I understand the rationale for withholding even that information. It makes it less likely for legitimate rape victims to report rape due to the fear of publicity.
But publishing someone's home address, phone number and email is going too far. And yes, I know how easy that information is to find once you have a name. But just because you can do something doesn't mean you should.
Shame on them.
Posted by Rita at July 22, 2003 05:25 AM