UPDATED: Wrongs make a right

Hi Mike,

I am confident that the Coco DA's office considers charges irrespective
of media reporting, especially in high-profile cases like these. If you
look at some of the filings by attorneys on both sides of the case,
(http://contracostacourts.org/specialaccess) you'll see that the lawyers
are intent in trying the case in court and not in the media. There is
also a gag order in the case, as you are probably aware.

Henry Lee
SF Chronicle


-----Original Message-----

Hey Henry,

Thanks for your response. I realize the charge has been as an adult, but
also that you all ran his name and pic before the charge. It upsets me
to think the media's sensationalism (by no means the Chron's alone) might
have influenced the prosecution's decision to seek adult charges.

Best,
Mike


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Hi Mike,

Thanks for your e-mail. The defendant, his age notwithstanding, has been
charged as an adult. As such, we will continue to be using his name. The
mere recitation of facts and testimony does not constitute mud-dragging,
so long as all points of view are duly reflected in stories.

Regards,
Henry Lee
SF Chronicle

-----Original Message-----

Henry,

Please stop printing the name of the 17 year old accused of this crime.
The crime is bad enough; so is your dragging a minor's name through the mud.
He is innocent until proven otherwise. I realize Phil Bronstein is probably
the one deciding to run the boy's name and picture, but please stand up for
decorum and common decency.

Best,
Mike Dabrasha