Talk:Genovese Syndrome

I think a very recent incident for this particular phenomenon was when the Chinese toddler was run over by a van 4 times and left in the middle of a relatively busy market road for almost a half hour until someone actually came to help. The security video footage is absolutely astonishing, and very graphic, so warning, but here is the news article... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-15398332

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Correct me if I'm wrong but didn't the incident with Ms. Genovese also lead to the implementation of some laws that require a person to report a crime if they see it. I can't remember what those laws are called but I believe they fall under our civil duties.

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I think it is misprision. But it also depends on the jurisdiction/state you are in I believe. I also think that if you are in an authoritative position (like doctor, teacher, etc.) then you are legally obligated to put forth any information about felonies that can/have harmed the individual or others, in most states that is. I may very well be wrong on this though, and please correct me if so. This is all probably quite relevant with the Penn State stuff going on right now.