Dear Queenie,
A very good friend of mine has been arrested for a very serious crime, one I strongly disapprove of. He never said anything about it to me, but as far as I know he is not claiming to be innocent either.
I know friends should stick to friends, but like I said, I strongly disapprove of what he is accused of, plus being associated to him could cause me serious problems at my job and socially.
Queenie, what should I do?—Worried friend
Dear Friend,
All you can do is wait and see how this mess turns out. Even if your friend is found not guilty at trial, there may be some doubt, depending on the reasons for the verdict. Remember, there is a difference between “we do not have enough evidence to prove him guilty” and “there is proof that he is innocent.”
Until then, and maybe even afterward, sorry to say, it would be best to keep your distance from your friend.
