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AFD_0 t1_j1fzm71 wrote

Not sure why someone got a warning for doxxing here, but they literally tell you the guy's full name and address in the article.

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jillianpikora OP t1_j1givdt wrote

There are legal nuances to reporting. The intent is also a factor, doxxing requires malicious intent which this is not. Giving the suspects block is pretty standard in journalism. It is also not a complete address, that combined with intent deems this not to be doxxing, especially since the suspect is currently in prison. Actually, the info reporters have is far more detailed and we leave things out such as the child's name, his current condition, the boy's mom's name etc. Also, in this case, other outlets and the police shared the same info. publicly. Just and FYI, since you pointed it out. :-) I hope you are having a great Friday and thanks for your time reading this and the article. https://localtoday.news/pa/lilly-mann-jailed-after-14-month-old-suffers-fentanyl-overdose-143477.html

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AFD_0 t1_j1h3myd wrote

Good info, thanks! And wasn't really questioning whether it was right or wrong of the reporter to include such information in their article, but rather that someone here shouldn't be banned (or warned) for repeating the exact same information if found in the linked article.

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kshucker t1_j1hlz0a wrote

All you have to do is pull up Google Maps and WhitePages and with the info that's in the article, you can find a lot out.

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beeps-n-boops t1_j1qlbwu wrote

If it's already listed in the article, what was their purpose of re-posting it here?

Even if their intent wasn't nefarious it certainly give the impression that it was.

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