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Atlantic City mayor, wife charged with abusing and assaulting teenage daughter

https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/atlantic-city-mayor-wife-cha…

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small and his wife LaQuetta have been charged with endangering and abusing their teenage daughter ... He also is accused of punching his daughter in the legs multiple ...

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Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small, wife maintain innocence amid abuse charges: 'Will be vindicated'

https://yahoo.com/news/atlantic-city-mayor-marty-small

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small and his wife La’Quetta stand firm that they are “completely innocent" after being accused of physically and emotionally abusing their teenage daughter.

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Should public officials face harsher consequences for personal misconduct than private citizens?

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Is it fair to judge someone's character based on allegations before a court verdict is reached?

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How much should a public official's personal life impact our trust in their professional abilities?

 @TariffBadgerLibertarianfrom Pennsylvania commented…2wks2W

It’s absolutely crucial that we don’t rush to judgment here before all the facts are laid out in court. The principle of 'innocent until proven guilty' is foundational to our justice system and must be respected, regardless of the individual's public status or the nature of the allegations. This situation also raises important questions about the extent to which a public official's personal life should impact their professional role. Ultimately, it's a reminder that transparency and accountability are key in maintaining public trust, particularly for those in positions of power.

 @SheepishS3curityAuthoritarianfrom Maine commented…2wks2W

It's absolutely crucial that we stand behind Mayor Small and his wife until they have their day in court. Too often, public figures are prematurely judged and vilified based on allegations alone, undermining the principle of "innocent until proven guilty" that our justice system is built on. We should focus on the mayor's leadership and contributions to Atlantic City, not get distracted by what could very well be unfounded accusations designed to tarnish his reputation.

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