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Presumption Of Innocence

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Sam Bankman-Fried's Trial Faces Jury Questions and Testimony Challenges
legal2 years ago

Sam Bankman-Fried's Trial Faces Jury Questions and Testimony Challenges

Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyer has challenged the proposed jury questions for his upcoming fraud trial, arguing that they insinuate his guilt in fraud and money laundering. The lawyer claims that the questions contain prejudice and could result in an unfair trial. He emphasizes the importance of reminding potential jurors about Bankman-Fried's presumption of innocence. The U.S. government has opposed Bankman-Fried's proposed questions, deeming them unnecessary and time-consuming. Jury selection will begin on October 3, with the trial starting on October 4. Bankman-Fried has been in detention since August 11, and his requests for temporary release have been consistently denied.

Nancy Pelosi faces backlash over tweet about Trump's indictment and trial.
politics2 years ago

Nancy Pelosi faces backlash over tweet about Trump's indictment and trial.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's statement on the indictment of former President Donald Trump has been criticized for its inaccuracy on the rule of law in the United States. Pelosi claimed that Trump has the right to a trial "to prove innocence," which is incorrect as the cardinal principle of the justice system in the US is that any person accused of a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. Trump was indicted by a New York City grand jury for hush money payments made before the 2016 election.