Friday, April 15, 2011

Who did what? Or what did who?

Okay, this is a print headline: "Hillsboro police officer charged with harassing passenger of DUII suspect's car acquitted on all charges." First, there is a general rule that headlines should be eight words or less. I think it exists exactly for this reason. Second: okay, I think this means the officer was acquitted. BUT the layout broke at such a point that I was left with the thought "...suspect's car acquitted on all charges." HOW ABOUT: Hillsboro officer acquitted on harassment charge.

1 comment:

  1. At first glance (and not reading closely) the wording made me think the DUI suspect was the one acquitted. Your title suggestion is a vast improvement.

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