Especially when reporting on crime and courts, it's hard to use the word allegedly enough. At the time accusations are made, they are alleged; that is, thaey have yet to be proven in a court of law.
So, it's important that we properly attribute things as being alleged.
For example, it's
not alleged that Timothy Keel entered the store. He has a face full of broken
bones proving he was there. And it's not a crime to get your ass kicked
(though it may be a crime to do the ass-kicking).
What is alleged is whether he pulled a knife, and tried to commit a crime.
So, where does allegedly fit in here?
DaRoza walked behind the counter for the key to the restroom when Keel followed him and exposed a knife.
Before "exposed a knife," right? Like this:
DaRoza walked behind the counter for the key to the restroom when Keel followed him and allegedly exposed a knife.
When something is being alleged, do use allegedly. And when in doubt, be safe and use allegedly.
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