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perp walk
perp walkn. The deliberate escorting of an arrested suspect by police in front of reporters and news cameras, especially as a means of pressuring or humiliating the suspect.perp walk n (Journalism & Publishing) informal US an arranged public appearance of a recently arrested criminal for the benefit of the media
perp walk
perp walk1. noun The forced walking of an arrested suspect or alleged criminal through a public space so as to allow them to be photographed or recorded on video. ("Perp" is short for "perpetrator.") The photographers crowded the courtroom steps, eager to get a shot of the billionaire con artist as he began his perp walk.2. verb To force an arrested suspect to perform such a public walk. Sometimes hyphenated. Police officers perp walked the actor through the crowd after he was arrested for allegedly beating up a reporter.See also: perp, walkPerp Walk
Perp WalkInformal; the practice of the police allowing the media to photograph or tape a recently arrested suspect. Some disagree with this practice as it may allow the suspect to be convicted in public opinion before the trial. On the other hand, police do it in order to assure the public that they are doing their job. Perp walks may affect business; for example, if the police parade a recently arrested CEO of a company, it may negatively impact a company's stock price. |