My impression was that it was after the fact that the harassment started. People can be idiots, and FB seems like the perfect breeding ground for that. Sad, and stupid.
I think that online harassment and cyberbullying should stop in general, and in particular, in criminal cases.
- It might tamper with the investigation.
- I don't know if the cyberbullies are stupid or pursue secondary gain. MOO - they might be harassing in the hope that their targets, out of exasperation, will give out some information. Being privy to insiders' information gives power.
Now let us look at the Rs and their employee.
- I can't have any solid opinion about the R's today except for "good that the case has more witnesses".
I was not standing there listening to the conversation between them and their employee. I don't know what details they knew.
I can only hope I'd be more proactive, but on the other hand, their answer could be what most of the people would give if they don't know too much. Offer free consultation.
Our knowledge of their involvement does not give us the right to harass the R's, their employee or anyone close to the case. Our opinions should be measured.
They are all potential witnesses.
If we want to raise our children more morally aware and prevent future senseless crimes,
all potential witnesses should know that their actions would not be questioned and they would not be cyberbullied.
Another concern in financial. Excessive persecution by the
vigilantes locos ends in more protective custodies. I believe there is better way to use taxpayers' money. Also, sooner or later there might be legal actions taken. Think of this.
MOO.