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WHBQ-TV/Ron Meroney

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DeadElvis

WHBQ-TV opened their newscast this evening with news that Good Morning Memphis co-anchor, Ron Meroney, was arrested this afternoon at his Arlington home.The 69-year-old is currently a guest of the State, awaiting legal process on a Maryland statutory rape charge.More details can be found on the Commercial Appeal site:http://www.commercialappeal.com/mca/local/article/0,2845,MCA_25340_4671393,00.htmlChannel 13 handled the sensitive issue gracefully. Let us hope that the competition do also.DE
 
I have met Ron several times. I am shocked.I believe everyone will handle this ok in their coverage, similar to the way they did when Tate's son got in all his legal problems.
 
FM Sales said:
I believe everyone will handle this ok in their coverage, similar to the way they did when Tate's son got in all his legal problems.
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I have to disagree with that. I watched WMC's coverage of the Tate deal. The tone and what they said was OK, but it seemed like they were trying to set a new record for how many times the words "David TATE" could be said in three minutes. Not to mention Ron's mug shot is at the top of the WMC TV Web page tonight.
 
> Man, I hope I can be accused of throwing a hump into someone under 18 when I'm 70...From what I have heard, I don't think anyone is claiming that he did. Reports are that the act, if true, happened 20 years ago, or so.In any event, this is a very serious issue. A quick check of the statute shows his exposure could be as high as 20 years in prison. See Maryland Statute § 3-306. As a man nearly 70, that would be practically a life sentence.One can feel nothing but sorry for Mr. Meroney's family, and the folks at Channel 13. Hopefully, Mr. Meroney can return to Maryland, and find the truth of this matter, whatever that may be.DE
 
Well, 'Saur...What I know about criminal law you could fit into a thimble, and most of it I learned from watching Law & Order. But, that being said, I was wondering the same thing.Of course, there may be many things that might have tolled the Statute, allowing this to go forward. In any event, I am sure that is a question Mr. Meroney's attorneys will be checking.This whole thing is rather sad from all sides.DE
 
> I'm guessing the statue of limitations in this is more than 20 yearsNot necessarily.While I don't know what the Statute is (I suppose I could look it up; but, that would be work), I can imagine several issues that might "toll the statute" (stop the clock from running). That may include, but certainly not be limited to, the age of the alleged victim, discovery, etc. At least, that's how it works in Civil Law.I am sure this is an issue that will be visited while the case moves forward. I suspect pre-trial motions will be numerous from the Defense.Maybe I need to watch some more Law & Order reruns on TNT.DE
 
DeadElvis said:
Not necessarily.While I don't know what the Statute is (I suppose I could look it up; but, that would be work), I can imagine several issues that might "toll the statute" (stop the clock from running). That may include, but certainly not be limited to, the age of the alleged victim, discovery, etc. At least, that's how it works in Civil Law.I am sure this is an issue that will be visited while the case moves forward. I suspect pre-trial motions will be numerous from the Defense.
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Well, I say that it probably is longer than 20 years because they arrested him. I'd have to think the DA (or whoever is the plantiff's lawyer) would have at least done a cursory check on the statute before they put out the warrant for his arrest. I can't think of something that could kill a law career faster than being told by a judge, "You had someone arrested for a crime that can't be tried because it's been too long?!" So I'd think that question has already been addressed.
 
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