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Presumption Of Innocence Quotes

An important and fundamental premise of the American judicial system is the presumption of innocence, that is until proven guilty.
- Dmx

People are entitled to the presumption of innocence.
- Barney Frank

But I rather thought--I mean, I heard you'd killed Balder the Fair."
"I never did," snapped Loki crossly. "Well, no one ever proved I did. What happened to the presumption of innocence? Besides, he was supposed to be invulnerable. Was it my fault that he wasn't?
- Joanne Harris

This is a generation weaned on Watergate, and there is no presumption of innocence and no presumption of good intentions. Instead, there is a presumption that, without relentless scrutiny, the government will misbehave.
- Dee Dee Myers

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