The publication before a trial of reports that the defendant has confessed to the crime is permissible because such confessions are always truthful.

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The statement is false. Confessions may not always be truthful and can be coerced or given under duress. It is important to uphold the presumption of innocence until proven guilty in a court of law. Therefore, it is not permissible to publish such reports before a trial.

The Publication Before a Trial of Reports That the Defendant