ZD – the comment was not about a specific issue – it was about halacha in general. Molesting was one of SEVERAL examples you made to make a point about hilchos LH IN GENERAL.The discussion was actually about speaking LH online about someone who may have been mechalel Shabbos.
Please note the following:
1. The discussion was about halachos loshon hora in general.
2. Molesting was one of several examples given.
3. The discussion had not been about a known molester. You stuck in those words afterwards.