I don't think you need someone's permission to write down words they say.
But it’s pretty shitty to share someone’s speech on the internet without getting their consent first. A dick move if nothing else. Fortunately that doesn’t seem to be the case here.
They kill them, at this point I’m not sure they need anyone’s permission
I agree. I have a feeling more of the potentially innocent would not succumb to the futility of claiming innocence if they knew it would be publicly viewed.
I think the point is the person is given the opportunity to say something for the public record. Some chose to remain silent.