sub judice

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The rules of sub judice contempt require that journalists cannot report someone is guilty of a crime before they are convicted, which is why the word “alleged” is so ubiquitous in crime reporting.

From The Guardian • Aug. 31, 2019

The same 34 were also charged with breaching the suppression order and sub judice contempt, the publishing of material that could interfere with the administration of justice.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 26, 2019

He and Bosland said the charges were aiding and abetting breaches of the suppression order by international media, breaching the suppression order, scandalizing the court and sub judice contempt.

From Washington Post • Feb. 28, 2019

Two, the case is still sub judice and the telecast which features the interview of the person who is alleged to have committed the crime could have impacted the judicial process.

From Time • May 7, 2015

Normally, a case that is sub judice cannot be commented upon in public or in the press.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela