Darren Morgan

[Darren Morgan @DarrenMorg20395]

Alex Formenton was accused, charged, put through a lengthy and highly publicized criminal trial, and ultimately acquitted in a court of law. That matters.

This wasn’t simply a case where a judge shrugged and said there wasn’t quite enough evidence. Justice Maria Carroccia specifically found that the complainant’s evidence was “not credible or reliable.” In Formenton’s case, the judge found that the complainant’s words expressed a willingness to engage in sexual activity, accepted that going to the bathroom together was a mutual decision, and concluded that the Crown had failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that she did not consent.

Formenton was found not guilty. The Crown did not appeal that acquittal. Yet some people continue to speak about him and treat him as though he were convicted.

Our justice system cannot work that way. People are entitled to have opinions about the case, but an accusation is not a conviction. If being accused is enough to permanently destroy someone’s career even after they are acquitted, then what meaning does an acquittal have?

Alex Formenton has every right to move forward with his life and his career. The Edmonton Oilers have every right to give him that opportunity. He was tried. He was acquitted. At some point, that verdict has to mean something.

[Darren Morgan @DarrenMorg20395]

Everyone should hope they are never accused of something they didn’t do, because apparently, for a significant portion of the population, it doesn’t matter whether you’re acquitted in a court of law. In their minds, the accusation alone is enough to make you guilty.

That’s absolutely insane.

An accusation is not a conviction. Being charged does not make someone guilty. If a person goes through the justice system and is acquitted, yet society continues to punish and condemn them as though they were convicted, then what is the point of having a justice system at all?

People are presumed innocent unless and until their guilt is proven beyond a reasonable doubt. That principle matters most when it’s difficult or unpopular to defend.

[Darren Morgan @DarrenMorg20395]

Everyone should hope they are never accused of something they didn’t do, because apparently, for a significant portion of the population, it doesn’t matter whether you’re acquitted in a court of law. In their minds, the accusation alone is enough to make you guilty.

That’s absolutely insane.

An accusation is not a conviction. Being charged does not make someone guilty. If a person goes through the justice system and is acquitted, yet society continues to punish and condemn them as though they were convicted, then what is the point of having a justice system at all?

People are presumed innocent unless and until their guilt is proven beyond a reasonable doubt. That principle matters most when it’s difficult or unpopular to defend.

[Darren Morgan @DarrenMorg20395]

Everyone should hope they are never accused of something they didn’t do, because apparently, for a significant portion of the population, it doesn’t matter whether you’re acquitted in a court of law. In their minds, the accusation alone is enough to make you guilty.

That’s absolutely insane.

An accusation is not a conviction. Being charged does not make someone guilty. If a person goes through the justice system and is acquitted, yet society continues to punish and condemn them as though they were convicted, then what is the point of having a justice system at all?

People are presumed innocent unless and until their guilt is proven beyond a reasonable doubt. That principle matters most when it’s difficult or unpopular to defend.

[Darren Morgan @DarrenMorg20395]

Alex Formenton was accused, charged, put through a lengthy and highly publicized criminal trial, and ultimately acquitted in a court of law. That matters.

This wasn’t simply a case where a judge shrugged and said there wasn’t quite enough evidence. Justice Maria Carroccia specifically found that the complainant’s evidence was “not credible or reliable.” In Formenton’s case, the judge found that the complainant’s words expressed a willingness to engage in sexual activity, accepted that going to the bathroom together was a mutual decision, and concluded that the Crown had failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that she did not consent.

Formenton was found not guilty. The Crown did not appeal that acquittal. Yet some people continue to speak about him and treat him as though he were convicted.

Our justice system cannot work that way. People are entitled to have opinions about the case, but an accusation is not a conviction. If being accused is enough to permanently destroy someone’s career even after they are acquitted, then what meaning does an acquittal have?

Alex Formenton has every right to move forward with his life and his career. The Edmonton Oilers have every right to give him that opportunity. He was tried. He was acquitted. At some point, that verdict has to mean something.

[Darren Morgan @DarrenMorg20395]

Alex Formenton was accused, charged, put through a lengthy and highly publicized criminal trial, and ultimately acquitted in a court of law. That matters.

This wasn’t simply a case where a judge shrugged and said there wasn’t quite enough evidence. Justice Maria Carroccia specifically found that the complainant’s evidence was “not credible or reliable.” In Formenton’s case, the judge found that the complainant’s words expressed a willingness to engage in sexual activity, accepted that going to the bathroom together was a mutual decision, and concluded that the Crown had failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that she did not consent.

Formenton was found not guilty. The Crown did not appeal that acquittal. Yet some people continue to speak about him and treat him as though he were convicted.

Our justice system cannot work that way. People are entitled to have opinions about the case, but an accusation is not a conviction. If being accused is enough to permanently destroy someone’s career even after they are acquitted, then what meaning does an acquittal have?

Alex Formenton has every right to move forward with his life and his career. The Edmonton Oilers have every right to give him that opportunity. He was tried. He was acquitted. At some point, that verdict has to mean something.

[Darren Morgan @DarrenMorg20395]

Alex Formenton was accused, charged, put through a lengthy and highly publicized criminal trial, and ultimately acquitted in a court of law. That matters.

This wasn’t simply a case where a judge shrugged and said there wasn’t quite enough evidence. Justice Maria Carroccia specifically found that the complainant’s evidence was “not credible or reliable.” In Formenton’s case, the judge found that the complainant’s words expressed a willingness to engage in sexual activity, accepted that going to the bathroom together was a mutual decision, and concluded that the Crown had failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that she did not consent.

Formenton was found not guilty. The Crown did not appeal that acquittal. Yet some people continue to speak about him and treat him as though he were convicted.

Our justice system cannot work that way. People are entitled to have opinions about the case, but an accusation is not a conviction. If being accused is enough to permanently destroy someone’s career even after they are acquitted, then what meaning does an acquittal have?

Alex Formenton has every right to move forward with his life and his career. The Edmonton Oilers have every right to give him that opportunity. He was tried. He was acquitted. At some point, that verdict has to mean something.

[Darren Morgan @DarrenMorg20395]

Alex Formenton was accused, charged, put through a lengthy and highly publicized criminal trial, and ultimately acquitted in a court of law. That matters.

This wasn’t simply a case where a judge shrugged and said there wasn’t quite enough evidence. Justice Maria Carroccia specifically found that the complainant’s evidence was “not credible or reliable.” In Formenton’s case, the judge found that the complainant’s words expressed a willingness to engage in sexual activity, accepted that going to the bathroom together was a mutual decision, and concluded that the Crown had failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that she did not consent.

Formenton was found not guilty. The Crown did not appeal that acquittal. Yet some people continue to speak about him and treat him as though he were convicted.

Our justice system cannot work that way. People are entitled to have opinions about the case, but an accusation is not a conviction. If being accused is enough to permanently destroy someone’s career even after they are acquitted, then what meaning does an acquittal have?

Alex Formenton has every right to move forward with his life and his career. The Edmonton Oilers have every right to give him that opportunity. He was tried. He was acquitted. At some point, that verdict has to mean something.

[Darren Morgan @DarrenMorg20395]

Alex Formenton was accused, charged, put through a lengthy and highly publicized criminal trial, and ultimately acquitted in a court of law. That matters.

This wasn’t simply a case where a judge shrugged and said there wasn’t quite enough evidence. Justice Maria Carroccia specifically found that the complainant’s evidence was “not credible or reliable.” In Formenton’s case, the judge found that the complainant’s words expressed a willingness to engage in sexual activity, accepted that going to the bathroom together was a mutual decision, and concluded that the Crown had failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that she did not consent.

Formenton was found not guilty. The Crown did not appeal that acquittal. Yet some people continue to speak about him and treat him as though he were convicted.

Our justice system cannot work that way. People are entitled to have opinions about the case, but an accusation is not a conviction. If being accused is enough to permanently destroy someone’s career even after they are acquitted, then what meaning does an acquittal have?

Alex Formenton has every right to move forward with his life and his career. The Edmonton Oilers have every right to give him that opportunity. He was tried. He was acquitted. At some point, that verdict has to mean something.

[Darren Morgan @DarrenMorg20395]

Alex Formenton was accused, charged, put through a lengthy and highly publicized criminal trial, and ultimately acquitted in a court of law. That matters.

This wasn’t simply a case where a judge shrugged and said there wasn’t quite enough evidence. Justice Maria Carroccia specifically found that the complainant’s evidence was “not credible or reliable.” In Formenton’s case, the judge found that the complainant’s words expressed a willingness to engage in sexual activity, accepted that going to the bathroom together was a mutual decision, and concluded that the Crown had failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that she did not consent.

Formenton was found not guilty. The Crown did not appeal that acquittal. Yet some people continue to speak about him and treat him as though he were convicted.

Our justice system cannot work that way. People are entitled to have opinions about the case, but an accusation is not a conviction. If being accused is enough to permanently destroy someone’s career even after they are acquitted, then what meaning does an acquittal have?

Alex Formenton has every right to move forward with his life and his career. The Edmonton Oilers have every right to give him that opportunity. He was tried. He was acquitted. At some point, that verdict has to mean something.

[Darren Morgan @DarrenMorg20395]

Alex Formenton was accused, charged, put through a lengthy and highly publicized criminal trial, and ultimately acquitted in a court of law. That matters.

This wasn’t simply a case where a judge shrugged and said there wasn’t quite enough evidence. Justice Maria Carroccia specifically found that the complainant’s evidence was “not credible or reliable.” In Formenton’s case, the judge found that the complainant’s words expressed a willingness to engage in sexual activity, accepted that going to the bathroom together was a mutual decision, and concluded that the Crown had failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that she did not consent.

Formenton was found not guilty. The Crown did not appeal that acquittal. Yet some people continue to speak about him and treat him as though he were convicted.

Our justice system cannot work that way. People are entitled to have opinions about the case, but an accusation is not a conviction. If being accused is enough to permanently destroy someone’s career even after they are acquitted, then what meaning does an acquittal have?

Alex Formenton has every right to move forward with his life and his career. The Edmonton Oilers have every right to give him that opportunity. He was tried. He was acquitted. At some point, that verdict has to mean something.

[Darren Morgan @DarrenMorg20395]

@NHLRumourReport Pierre is wrong. Vegas did not want Bruce Cassidy hired by a divisional rival. If Pierre is correct, then why weren’t the Kings given permission to speak with Cassidy? How exactly did the Kings “rub them the wrong way”?