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Should sharing graphic crime scene video be punishable by law?
Description
March 31, 2023
Questions are being raised about whether it should be against the law for graphic crime scene videos to be shared online. It follows the stabbing death of 37-year-old Paul Schmidt outside a Vancouver Starbucks. Instead of offering assistance, his dying moments were filmed by bystanders and then posted online. Global News Morning speaks with defence lawyer Sarah Leamon about the legal, and ethical issues.
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Should sharing graphic crime scene video be punishable by law?04:33 | March 31, 2023
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B.C. fishermen encounter orca pod near Ucluelet00:56 | 3 hours ago
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B.C. transportation minister on what’s driving up cost of Surrey-Langley Skytrain07:39 | 6 hours ago
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BBQ Tips: Grilled Sweet Potato & Corn Salad with Charred Poblano Dressing05:40 | 7 hours ago
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Langley Township mayor on ballooning Surrey-Langley SkyTrain construction costs04:44 | 7 hours ago
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2024 PNE Fair launches Saturday04:42 | 8 hours ago
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Arnold Goes To Events: Celebrating Lee’s Donuts 45th anniversary02:13 | August 15, 2024
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Health Matters: Mpox is now a global health emergency04:32 | August 15, 2024
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Should sharing graphic crime scene video be punishable by law?04:33 | March 31, 2023
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B.C. fishermen encounter orca pod near Ucluelet00:56 | 3 hours ago
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B.C. transportation minister on what’s driving up cost of Surrey-Langley Skytrain07:39 | 6 hours ago
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BBQ Tips: Grilled Sweet Potato & Corn Salad with Charred Poblano Dressing05:40 | 7 hours ago
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Should sharing graphic crime scene video be punishable by law?
Description
March 31, 2023
Questions are being raised about whether it should be against the law for graphic crime scene videos to be shared online. It follows the stabbing death of 37-year-old Paul Schmidt outside a Vancouver Starbucks. Instead of offering assistance, his dying moments were filmed by bystanders and then posted online. Global News Morning speaks with defence lawyer Sarah Leamon about the legal, and ethical issues.
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