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Never mind about the grammatical errors and spelling mistakes. What bothers me about the headlines in today's Star is the one about Ched Evans, the Sheffield United footballer, "fighting to clear his name."

 

http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/local/sheffield-united-player-ched-fights-to-clear-his-name-1-4480985

 

The wording of the headline gives the impression that an injustice may have been done. If it had been someone of lesser importance than a high profile footballer, the headline might well have read something like: "Convicted rapist appeals guilty verdict."

 

It happens all the time in the press, over where I live as well. Sports and entertainment personalities get the soft shoe treatment, while everyone else is portrayed in a starker fashion, no holds barred.

 

Message to mods: I am not trying to open up a debate about the merits of the court decision here. This is a posting about the way that the press treats personalities differently from ordinary people. If people stay on topic, this should pose no problems.

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