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Originally Posted by WCUgirl
I don't understand how people think a former prosecutor, assistant attorney general, and federal district judge is unable to lead an impartial/unbiased investigation merely because he was a member of the fraternity at issue, despite having been initiated at an entirely different university.
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It's pretty basic, actually. Appearances matter; it's necessary not only to avoid actual conflicts, but also any appearance of conflict. Otherwise, there's the real risk of a perception of an inadequate investigation at best and a cover-up to protect Phi Psi at worst—especially given the perception, which certainly has a basis in fact, that fraternity members stick together and protect each other.
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Originally Posted by Low D Flat
In fact, I'm shocked that Judge Filip apparently accepted the assignment in light of the appearance of conflict.
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That was my very first thought—why in the world did he accept? How could he not have seen it would raise eyebrows? It's a no-brainer.
