The crux of the issue in handling sexual assault allegations, especially among high-profile individuals, is our societal stance on due process.

We face a clear choice: either we fully uphold the principles of due process, including the presumption of innocence, or we do not.

In cases where due process is disregarded, accused individuals are left in a precarious position. Even if legally cleared, their reputations often remain tarnished.

Public opinion, questioning the legal verdict, effectively brands them as guilty indefinitely. This creates a troubling scenario where once accused, they are perceived as forever guilty, with no clear path to restore their reputation.

Pretty much.

May as well ignore these comments (including his dad’s) because none of us are even close to having a full picture of everything that happened leading up to the moment.