This seems to be unpopular in the US

Yes!!! I didn't know we needed this, but now that I've seen this I know that we need it implemented!!!

^ THIS!!! Although In Canada it is illegal for the press to put your name out there without the Judge alowing then to

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I had never considered this before, but I have to say, I agree. There was recently a case in my state of a 17 year old girl who accused a friends dad of rape. He was thrown on tv and denounced. He lost his job and all the families friends turned on them. One year later, after an extensive investigation, it was proven that she had made it up, and was caught in multiple lies. She hurt not just the man and his family, but also those who have been actual victims of predators.

I think my one speeding ticket should not be public record

Totally agree. I would go further and say unless you are proven guilty do not publish any names.

You have no idea how much that needs to happen. Recently my uncle was wrongly accused of inappropriately touching one of his 5 year old students. Of course local news channels jumped all over it and his face was everywhere, despite the fact nothing had even been proven. Eventually he was found innocent, all charges were dropped, and his record expunged. But because it was so highly publicized he was still fired and will never work with kids ever again. He had been a teacher for 20 years (I grew up with him in my life and the very thought of this disgusts me to no end) it ruined his life.

I thought this was already the case. It's strange how wrong some laws are.