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Deborah Koff Ross: So it is not overwhelming. It is not clear and convincing. It is not beyond a reasonable doubt.

On the recordJune 16, 2011
So it is not overwhelming. It is not clear and convincing. It is not beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Deborah Koff Ross
Democratic · North Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Ross explains the standard of proof required for successful prosecution.

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