That does seem to be the prevailing attitude, doesn't it?  At least when discussing any accusation for a socially reprehensible crime - no need to wait and see if there's much reason to believe them guilty.  Interestingly, there is little 'mobbing up' against false accusations and the damage they can do, nor against the mob mentality of a hanging crowd.  It would be a great deal easier to sympathize, if people were simply being outraged over a type of criminal behavior  - it IS possible to do that without having to blame a specific person and scream for blood.