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.
Why are they still saying “suspected” shooter?
How much evidence does one need before they can definitely say something?
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.
Yeah, I imagine once the investigation is closed, they’ll stop using “suspected”.
Fair point, makes sense. Thanks!