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In Poland media are not allowed to give a full name of the suspect or show the face. They can publish first name and first letter of family name. So they can say John G is suspected of rape. This ban lasts till the suspect is convicted or cleared of charges.

Sometimes it's a bit funny when suspect is a public person. You wouldn't have a hard time to figure out who Keanu R is, especially with huge media coverage, but in general it's a good rule that protects falsely accused or innocent people being in the wrong place at the wrong time.



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