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>>dsr12+(OP)
The protests were sparked by the lack of accountability of the police resulting in police brutality. The violent people among the protesters are subject to the same incentives. The more they expect to be held accountable, the more likely they will refrain from violence.

Anonymizing photos of the violent ones is therefore likely to support their actions by making accountability less likely. To scrub ethically, limit it to the non-violent protestors. To support non-violence, better to help identify the violent people -- police or civilian -- the opposite of anonymizing them.

>>hirund+x4
Given that this is a protest about cops getting away with brutality even when there's clear evidence I think "gather evidence against both sides equally" is unlikely to be convincing argument to protesters.

>>michae+a7
“Getting away with”

Who is getting away with what? They are under arrest right now. Or do you want them dragged through the streets?

>>eanzen+Er
> They are under arrest right now.

One of the four officers is charged.

With a lesser charge than some are calling for (third-degree instead of first-degree murder).

I don't think the other three officers are under arrest right now. Some people regard them as involved and getting off too lightly so far.

>>jlokie+Vv
First degree is harder to convict, better to send him to jail for a crime he clearly committed than for one we hope we can make a strong enough case for.

If he was charged with first degree murder, he would walk if the high bar was not met.

For the record I agree with you, I'm just saying strategically it is a smarter move to ensure he is convicted for his crimes