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Old 11-14-2010, 09:05 PM   #33
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One - the AG is not required to release any information to any one at any time. Two, to do so would probably violate some law or another. Three and most importantly - releasing information could and most likely would jeopardize the investigation. Very often, information is withheld in order to substantiate claims made my witnesses or, less often, people who confess. If there is information that is withheld, then the claims or statements made by witnesses and others can be compared with the known facts. If all information was released, then anyone could say anything and the police wouldn't know if what was told to them was witnessed or heard on TV.

The public is most definitely NOT entitled to know everything about everything. To think that you do is arrogant and short-sighted.

The police can't do their jobs if they have to tell the public everything. Take this as the gospel truth from a former prosecutor and current defense attorney who appreciates that the police keep their mouths shut. Without their public silence, justice would be hard to find. They can save it for the courtroom. The newsroom is not where the info should be.

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