The consequences of an innocent person having their name thrust into the public domain before the outcome of the trial is established, especially in this tabloid-ruled age, are potentially as tragic as those suffered by my friend.

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Miami Herald Executive Editor Anders Gyllenhaal chalked it all up to a "misunderstanding, " noting the witness's name was already in the public domain and in any case, the newspaper published it before the judge's reminder in court on the afternoon of May 5.

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The judge added that details about the man's name, physical appearance, criminal record and whereabouts were already in the public domain.

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