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