Monday, January 17, 2011

Murder

San Jose Resident Kills Man Suspected of Murdering His Sister

In this article, the writer uses the word 'murder' often and incorrectly.  In reporting, Professor Foley drilled into our heads that using words such as 'suspected' and 'accused' don't get you off the hook.  Therefore, phrases like 'suspected of murder' and 'accused of murder' are still somewhat misleading.  The article mentions two separate killings, one recent and one back in 2001.  No one has been convicted of murder in either of these cases, so using the word 'murder' doesn't follow AP style.

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