I suppose Nicholas Kristof deserves some credit for publishing Dylan Farrow's Story. On the other hand, there's little doubt that hers is the kind story that sells papers. Ms. Farrow claims that she was sexually abused by Woody Allen when she was seven years old. Was it so very brave for Kristof to air those accusations? Woody Allen is, after all, a darling of the left.
So in his original article, quoted here, Kristof established an even-handed agnosticism towards the issue writing:
"It’s important to note that Woody Allen was never prosecuted in this case and has consistently denied wrongdoing; he deserves the presumption of innocence."
Yes, Allen deserves that we presume his innocence. But then Kristof revised his original disclaimer, which now reads:
"Allen’s defenders correctly note that he denies the allegations, has never been convicted and should be presumed innocent."
Maybe "deserves" was too strong a word. Still, Kristof maintained that Allen should get some benefit of the doubt. Well, sure. It's not as if Allen's a Catholic priest. Or a Republican.
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