You need to read up on the difference between a charge, a crime, and a conviction. You are found "not guilty" if the prosecution fails to prove their case beyo

You need to read up on the difference between a charge, a crime, and a conviction. You are found "not guilty" if the prosecution fails to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt during a trial . This can happen because the evidence was insufficient, improperly obtained, or the jury was not convinced by the evidence presented. A "not guilty" verdict is not the same as being found "innocent"; it simply means the state did not meet the legal burden of proof required for a conviction What happened is they did not meet the burden of proof it was assault