mugshots in the USA

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Hi everyone! I’m European. And lately, I have been wondering about “mugshots”. If I have understood correctly (but correct me if I’m wrong, that is why I am posting here: to learn!), whenever someone is arrested under the suspicion of some crime, mugshots are taken, and made publically available.

Is this true, or is this just an impression of mine? Can anyone just view the pics of people who have been arrested without being proven guilty?

Thanks in advance to anyone who cares to shed some light on this topic!

Much love to you all from Europe!

Memory <3

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Where I’m from in the states there used to be a publication called “Busted” that they sold in gas stations (typically by the register, and very conspicuous) that had every local mugshot taken over the previous month PLUS what they were arrested for. I always thought that was crazy.

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