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[–] zer0squar3d@lemmy.dbzer0.com 18 points 5 months ago (1 children)

~~Fatally shot~~ Murdered*

[–] PunnyName@lemmy.world 3 points 5 months ago

Yes, obviously.

However, in order to avoid defamation lawsuits regarding slander or libel, actual journalists use more neutral language, and when allegations are filed, they use "allegedly".