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Friday, April 19, 1991 / University Daily Kansan
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Court to decide on ethics of naming of rape victim
The Associated Press
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A prosecutor yesterday sought a court ruling on whether he can prosecute news organizations that have identified a woman who says she was raped by a Kennedy family member.
Palm Beach County State Attorney David Bludworth also said he expected three more weeks of investigation before making a decision on whether to charge William Kennedy for the murders of U.S. Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass.
“This is the Smith case to us.” Bludworth said, insisting the investigation was progressing and that no criticism had been shown the Kennedy’s.
In his first extensive public comments since the March 30 rape allegation, Bludworth also defended the Palm Beach police investigation and his office's handling of the investigation.
After publication of the 29-year-old woman's name and photo in a Boca Raton-based supermarket tabloid, The Globe, NBC News broadcast her name Tuesday. Her name then was published Wednesday in The New York Times and some other newspapers — but not in any southern
Bludworth filed a petition asking a judge to rule whether a 1911 Florida statute barring identification of a sex-crime victim, which makes violation a second-degree criminal misdemeanor, meets state and U.S. constitutional standards.
Florida daily.
"There are some important First Amendment claims that must be weighed against the private rights of reporters and investigators in this assault." Blindwound told reporters.
The woman's attorney, David Roth, said Wednesday he was shocked and appalled by publication of her identity. Its use has brought out debate in newsrooms and among scholars and victims' advocates.
Bludworth said his study of that ruling indicated it didn't clarify the criminal nature and constitutionality of the law.
NBC said yesterday it was confident about its decision.
"NBC has studied the Florida statute and the analysis of the statute by the Supreme Court as well as other
constitutional decisions," the network said in a statement. "NBC is confident that its editorial decision to air the name of the rape victim is consistent with the protections afforded by the Constitution."
The New York Times said it no longer would shield the alleged victim's privacy once her name had been broadcast nationally.
"Only while a subject's anonymity is effective and genuine can we justify withholding information from our readers on an issue of genuine public interest," a newspaper statement said.
"We are confident that the court will determine that any attempt to apply Florida's statute to the publication of accurate facts about a matter of public importance is plainly unconstitutional," the Times' statement said.
■ Editor's note: It is Kansan policy not to print the names of rape victims except in circumstances approved by the editor. Editors are consulted when naming the victims of any traumatic event or violent crime. Suspects in rape cases are not identified until the suspect has been charged in court, except in cases of unusual prominence or newsworthiness.
Journalists must balance ethics options
By Amy Francis
Kansan staff writer
effect."
Journalists face ethical decisions every day about what they should report to viewers and readers. The decision that The New York Times and NBC News made last week did not please some people.
The news agencies announced the name of a woman who filed a complaint of rape against William Kennedy Smith, the nephew of Sen. Ted Kennedy, D-Mass. Some people in Lawrence think a rape victim's name should not be publicized without the victim's consent.
"I think the victim should have the opportunity to decide whether or not their name will be published."
"I don't think it should be published without a clear consent," said Sarah Russell, director of the Douglas County Rape Victim Support Service. "I think if we are in a mode of giving support to victims of violent crime, we have to support their choices. I feel the whole time line of recovery could be hindered. It could have an even more devastating
Charlene Muehlenhard, assistant professor of psychology and women's studies, said, "Rape takes the person's control away from them.
Sherrell Robinson, graduate assistant for the Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center, said, "If you put that person's name out, it's putting that person on trial before the jury. It's all part of the victimizing the victim."
One reason for withholding the name is that publication might discourage people from reporting a rape incident.
"It's possible that it could be a deterrent," Robinson said. "If someone's going to see their name is going to be all over the paper, that's going to be another deterrent. People must be concerned about the rights and feelings of the victim-survivor."
'If you put that person's name out, it's putting that person on trial before the trial ste.
- Sherrill Robinson graduate assistant, Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center
"There are all kinds of pressures on the victim at this time," he said. "It might keep more people from reporting a rape.
Robert Turvey, associate director of the Student Assistance Center, agreed that publication could be a deterrent for reporting rape.
Carole Rich, assistant professor of journalism, said a news agency should carefully balance the news and the harm against the harm a story might cause.
"Ethically, I think you have to weigh, are you doing more harm than good," Rich said.
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