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Originally posted by kamasutrababe
If I were innocent and someone falsely accused me, I would fight to the end and not pay the accuser a dime, especially if I were rich and could afford the legal fees.
If I knew I were guilty, then I would pay the accuser to shut up.
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In all fairness to O'Reilly, it' easier said than done. Once you go to trial, you're entire life is under the radar. They'll go back to your preschool years when you lit that girl's hair on fire to show that you grew up into a pervert.
Your name and face and it's association with "Pervert" on the headlines of papers everyday for months, will make a large portion of the population condemn you and find you guilty even if you're found innocent by the court.
I'm not saying I wouldn't fight tooth and nail until the end. I probably would. But I do see reasons why it may not always be the best/practical option, especially for somebody in the limelight.