Social media is not a courtroom

When wrong identities are republished, anxiety is created in the lives of those mistaken for the people who committed the crimes. Law enforcement knew that the whole country was emotionally involved in the case. While the multiple commentators may spread false narratives, they speak and the echoes travel a while.

We live in the digital age that is accessible to anyone with a smartphone and data. One can either become a media sensation for good deeds, or for notorious activities. In real life, we all talk more than we should at times and when asked about it, we can deny it.