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G. K. Butterfield: The burden of proof is on the Member to prove that she is not guilty of the offense for which she is charged.

On the recordApril 6, 2022
The burden of proof is on the Member to prove that she is not guilty of the offense for which she is charged.
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G. K. Butterfield
Democratic · North Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Butterfield highlights the presumption of guilt in Congressional ethics cases.

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