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NZ Judge Bans Online Publishing of Accuseds' Names

Posted by timothy on from the a-bit-arbitrary dept.

The Master Moose writes "A judge in New Zealand has banned the press from reporting online the names of two men accused of murder. The names of the men will be allowed to be reported in print as well as through Television and Radio broadcast. It would seem he has taken this step to prevent someone 'googling' these peoples names in the future and finding them linked to a crime if found innocent."

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  1. Since as we know by HungryHobo · · Score: 2, Funny

    the internet is scary.

  2. Re:What's the point? by HungryHobo · · Score: 4, Funny

    I was assuming that the person involved wasn't retarded.
    All bets are off if after doing all this you log into your myspace and update your name and address.

  3. Re:What's the point? by Maelwryth · · Score: 3, Funny

    Heres a link to the audio of the midday report.

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  4. Re:What's the point? by MrNaz · · Score: 3, Funny

    Alternatively, use Tor.

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  5. Re:What's the point? by smaddox · · Score: 3, Funny

    That would be a great way to frame someone, though.