I believe a case should not be tried in the news media, that a case should be tried - any case should be tried - in a court of law. That would be after all the facts are gathered, all the evidence is in ... and the jury reaches a verdict.

Freda Black

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He gave many statements. He gave many interviews. Only when he began to reap what he sowed did he back off that type of conduct.

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