‘The View’: Alyssa Farah Griffin Is ‘Uncomfortable’ With Men in Cornell Rape Case Having Photos Spread Before Due Process
"I do think that they probably did it ... but I think we need to let the courts play out," the ABC host says The post ‘The View’: Alyssa Farah Griffin Is ‘Uncomfortable’ With Men in Cornell Rape Case Having Photos Spread Before Due Process appeared first on TheWrap .
On Thursday’s "The View," co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin joined Sunny Hostin in voicing discomfort over the spread of photos of accused men in the reopened Cornell University gang rape investigation before they've had their day in court. The hosts discussed new text messages between the victim, known as Jane Doe, and one of her alleged attackers, as well as the evolving nature of the case.
Both agreed that the legal loophole potentially preventing charges from being filed is reprehensible but emphasized the importance of respecting the legal system. Griffin stated, "bear with me because this may sound unpopular, but due process matters." She admitted to being uncomfortable with the men's faces being publicly displayed before their trials, citing the case of the Central Park Five as an example of how the media can impact a person's right to a fair trial.
While Griffin conceded that she believes the accused men did what they are accused of, she maintained that the legal system should be allowed to play out. She acknowledged the "mob mentality" but insisted on letting the courts handle the situation. "The View" airs weekdays at 11 a.m. ET on ABC.
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