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by ars 2520 days ago
> constantly throughout their trial

Just to be pedantic it was used just once. Not just once in that trial, but just once in that entire county.

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The damage it does to due process overshadows the whole trial, and beyond.
Agreed, but incorrect language shouldn't be used either. Every word has a meaning. Polluting the meaning of words, either maliciously or not, creates harm because it obfuscates the truth. The truth is he was shocked once for a nonviolent offense. Not continually.
*It was reported, and the report made public just once.