In: Accounting
See the "Zane Corbin, Accounting Major" case for this question. Reportedly, one member of the hearing panel believed Zane was guilty of the charge filed against him but voted to acquit him because the adverse consequences Zane faced if the Upchurch Medal was rescinded far outweighed the severity of the "indiscretion" he had committed. Was that a reasonable or appropriate justification for voting to acquit Zane? Defend your answer.
Was that a reasonable or appropriate justification for voting to acquit Zane?
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