The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center is none too pleased with a local news station for publishing photos on its website of men arrested in an undercover sting operation in Manhattan Beach, yet I'm having a hard time focusing on the message being delivered by a guy named Darrel Cummings. Huh-huh.
L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center Slams KCBS/KCAL for Publishing
Mug Shots of Men Charged in Undercover Sting Operation
LOS ANGELES, April 4, 2012– Today L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center officials were surprised and outraged to learn that a local news broadcaster has decided to display on its website the mug shots, names and birthdates for the 18 men who were recently charged in an undercover sex sting operation at a Manhattan Beach public restroom. The men were reportedly charged with victimless crimes ranging from loitering to engaging in lewd conduct in a public place.
When contacted by the Center, KCBS/KCAL Assistant News Director Paul Button (News Director Scott Diener is out of town) said he would look into the issue, but he has yet to follow-up with the Center.
“It’s shocking that any news operation, but especially an affiliate of a major network like CBS, would choose to publish the mug shots, names and birthdates of people charged with victimless crimes, simply because the charges are salacious or related to gay sex,” said L.A Gay & Lesbian Center Chief of Staff Darrel Cummings. “Naturally we don’t condone illegal activity of any kind, but these men haven’t been proven guilty and historically, charges such as those leveled against them have involved police entrapment. Publishing their photos serves no purpose other than to humiliate and destroy their lives. We call on KCBS/KCAL to immediately remove the images and names from their website.”
Thursday, April 05, 2012
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Can't really "remove" anything from the innerwebz, right?
Also, welcome to the rest (aka Red States) of the country, where your name, birthdate, and crime will likely be published in the newspaper. Remember those? Well, your grandparents and likely your parents still subscribe, so prepare your story ASAP once you're arrested, bite the bullet, and tell them before they read all about it.
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