TO think he's not a fucking teddy bear?

[Bunlicker]

^Friends and associates of Mr Matthew said they were astounded to hear that the genteel editor was under arrest. “He is the biggest teddy bear I know,” said one family friend.

Aibu to think this is shocking reporting?

Intentionally throwing a hammer at a person is a pretty clear indication of the man's character.

British newspaper editor 'admits he accidentally killed wife by throwing a hammer at her in their Dubai home' - The Telegraph
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Hurtle - I'll rephrase: the importance of the case in the wider context of Dubai's image. It is a very sad fact that domestic violence is common the world over: This isn't a case where Dubai would seek to influence coverage (beyond its usual media laws) because it doesn't really 'say' anything about Dubai specifically.