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The man who seems clearly guilty should not be condemned or punished unless every consideration which may tend to establish innocence or throw doubt upon guilt has been fully weighed.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge F. Hoar: “The man who seems clearly guilty should not be condemned or punished unless every consideration which may tend to…”
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Hoar emphasizes the importance of thorough consideration of innocence before condemning someone.
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