It has to be beyond a reasonable doubt. And I have prosecuted thousands of cases, tried hundreds of them as a prosecutor. I know that is one high hurdle.
Patrick Leahy: “It has to be beyond a reasonable doubt. And I have prosecuted thousands of cases, tried hundreds of them as a…”
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Discussing the standard of proof in legal cases.
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