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> A defendant is presumed innocent and needs to be proven guilty by a finder of fact. Libel is a civil matter. You're thinking of criminal cases where there is
by maximilianroos 4y ago
> A defendant is presumed innocent and needs to be proven guilty by a finder of fact.
Libel is a civil matter. You're thinking of criminal cases where there is a notion of guilt & presumption of innocence.
- IncRnd 4y agoTrue. While presumption of innocence doesn't strictly apply, as a practical matter the plaintiff still is required to show evidence.